Provided by American Chemical Society
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The ACS Catalyst Scholarship is an education initiative designed to support undergraduate students pursuing chemistry or chemistry-related fields. It offers a $10,000 renewable scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year, along with professional development opportunities and quarterly newsletters. Applicants are evaluated based on academic excellence, recognition of chemistry's role in solving global challenges, commitment to lifelong learning, and ability to articulate goals.
Award amount
$10,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
March 1, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
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Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates (freshman through senior) for the 2026-2027 School Year
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident
Must be a full-time student at a U.S. high school, college, university, or community college
Must intend to major or already be majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, or other chemistry-based sciences
Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
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