Scholarship

ACS Scholars Program

Renewable award plus mentoring for chemistry students.

Detail	Information
Award	Up to $5,000 per year
Provider	American Chemical Society
Typical deadline	March
Eligible grade levels	grade 12
Category	STEM, identity-based, need-based

Who qualifies

Underrepresented minority students pursuing chemistry-related degrees.

How to apply

1. Open the official American Chemical Society application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the ACS Scholars Program worth?

The ACS Scholars Program awards Up to $5,000 per year. Amounts are set by American Chemical Society and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the ACS Scholars Program deadline?

The typical deadline is March. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the ACS Scholars Program?

Underrepresented minority students pursuing chemistry-related degrees.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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