About the American Chemical Society Scholarship

  • This scholarship is open to:

    • U.S. citizens or a legal permanent U.S. residents (please inquire via email if you have questions regarding asylum or DACA status)
    • African descent or Black, Hispanic or Latina/Latino/Latinx, or Indigenous (e.g. Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native) (please see below for more details)
    • Those intending to major or are already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND planning to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details)
    • Full-time students at a high school or an accredited college, university, or community college
    • Those demonstrating high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher)

    **Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursuing a degree in Pharmacy or Nursing are NOT eligible for this scholarship.

    Scholarship Amount: up to $5000

    Application Deadline: March 1, 2025