ACS Scholars Program

ACS Scholars Program is sponsored by American Chemical Society. Provides renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students pursuing degrees in chemistry-related fields to support their undergraduate education.

ACS Scholarship for Undergraduates in Chemistry ## Empowering the Next Generation of Chemical Scientists Undergraduate scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year to support students - the scientists of tomorrow who will use the transforming power of chemistry to address global challenges. The ACS Catalyst Scholarship is an education initiative designed to support undergraduate students pursuing chemistry or chemistry-related fields.

**The application period has concluded for the 2026-2027 academic year. ** The recording of theUndergraduate Scholarship Information Sessionheld on November 19th, 2025 provides an overview of eligibility requirements, a step-by-step application walkthrough, strategies for writing a strong essay and recommendation letter, and instructions on accessing your Student Aid Report (SAR), which is required for your application.

Applicants will be evaluated based on criteria to include: * Academic excellence and experience * Recognition and communication of chemistry as improving lives and a solution to solving global challenges * Commitment to continuous self-improvement and lifelong learning * Ability to articulate goals and develop plans to achieve them * **Academic Status:**Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates (freshman through senior) for the 2026-2027 School Year.

* **Citizenship/Residency:**U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident * **Enrollment:**Must be a full-time student at a U.S. high school, college, university, or community college. * **Field of Study:**Must intend to major or already be majoring in one of the following fields: * Other chemistry-based sciences. Must plan to pursue a career in the chemical sciences.

* Scholarship is **NOT** intended for Pre-Med programs. Those pursuing degrees in Pharmacy or Nursing are also**NOT**eligible for this scholarship. * **Academic Achievement:** Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.

0 or higher. ### Prepare Your Materials * 2 letters of recommendation * FAFSA Submission Summary **Application instructions are outlined below. ** ### Complete Online Application * Fill out the application form * Review your application for completeness You must agree to abide by the ACS Code of Conduct **Applications are open from December 1st, 2025 - March 1st, 2026.

** ## Application instructions 1. Create an account. The account allows you to update your application at any time prior to submission and view your application status after submission.

Your e-mail address will serve as the username for the account so use your most preferred e-mail. 2. Click “Apply."

You will be taken to the ACS Undergraduate Scholarship application page. 3. Scroll down Select “ACS Scholarship for Undergraduates in Chemistry.

”Click “apply” to begin application. 4. Complete the ACS Scholarship for Undergraduates in Chemistry.

See below for more information on the application components. 5. Enter and submit the required materials for this application form.

All information, including transcripts must be submitted with this form. Information not currently available in electronic form can be converted to PDF for free using the FaxtoMail feature. You may save and return to your application until the submission deadline.

6. Confirm submission. Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive a confirmation email from “ACS Undergradute Scholarships.

” If you do not receive this email, try the following: a. Ensure you clicked the “Submit” button in your application b. Check your email spam or junk folder for an email from administrator@grantinterface.

com c. Verify you included your correct email address in your application. ### Track Your Application Status * Check your email for confirmation * Results announced in **May 2026** * If selected, accept by **May 30th, 2026** Funding for this scholarship is paid directly to accredited college or university institutions to cover essential educational expenses such as tuition, room & board, fees, and books.