Official program page for the ACS Scholarship for Undergraduates in Chemistry, providing eligibility criteria, application instructions, and program highlights for the 2026-2027 academic year.
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident; Full-time student at a U.S. high school, college, university, or community college; Graduating high school seniors or undergraduates (freshman through senior) for the 2026-2027 school year; Must intend to major or already be majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or other chemistry-based sciences; Must plan to pursue a career in the chemical sciences; Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Requirements
Academic excellence and experience; Recognition and communication of chemistry as improving lives and a solution to global challenges; Commitment to continuous self-improvement and lifelong learning; Ability to articulate goals and develop plans to achieve them
Application materials
Unofficial transcripts; Resume or CV; 2 letters of recommendation; Personal essays; FAFSA Submission Summary
How to apply
Create an account on the ACS scholarship portal; Select 'ACS Scholarship for Undergraduates in Chemistry' and click apply; Complete the application form and upload required documents; Review for completeness and submit by March 1st, 2026; Agree to the ACS Code of Conduct
Important dates
Application period: December 1st, 2025 - March 1st, 2026; Results announced: May 2026; Acceptance deadline: May 30th, 2026
Contact
scholarships@acs.org; service@acs.org; 1-800-333-9511 (US and Canada); 614-447-3776 (outside North America)
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