American Chemical Society (ACS)

ACS Catalyst Scholarship

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This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.

Award
$10,000 renewable scholarship; frequency and total maximum not clearly stated.
Deadline
2026-27 cycle closed March 1, 2026. Next deadline unpublished.
How to apply
Online ACS grant application with unofficial transcript, resume/CV, two recommendations, personal essays and FAFSA Submission Summary.
What you'll need
  • Recommendations
  • An essay
Who can apply
Graduating high school seniors or undergraduates; U.S. citizens/permanent residents; full-time U.S. students; 3.0 GPA or above; chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology or another chemistry-based science and a chemical-sciences career. Pre-med, pharmacy and nursing excluded.
Good to know
Current page names ACS Catalyst, replacing older ACS Scholars framing. Published evaluation emphasizes academic excellence, chemistry impact, self-improvement and articulated plans. FAFSA documentation required, but need eligibility/weight is not specified. Next cycle and renewal terms need confirmation.
Details
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