Scholarship Opportunity

ACS Catalyst Scholarship

Offered by American Chemical Society

The ACS Catalyst Scholarship provides substantial renewable financial support to undergraduate students pursuing chemistry or chemistry-related fields who demonstrate financial need or financial hardship. The program was launched by the American Chemical Society to expand access to undergraduate chemistry education.

EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026-27 ACS Catalyst Scholarship

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student eligible for the applicable academic year.
  • Pursue chemistry or a chemistry-related field.
  • Demonstrate financial need or financial hardship.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Meet all additional academic and enrollment requirements published for the current application cycle.

Requirements

  • Complete the ACS Catalyst Scholarship application.
  • Provide academic information.
  • Provide financial information demonstrating need or hardship.
  • Complete required application responses or essays.
  • Submit any supporting documentation requested by ACS.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the current ACS Catalyst Scholarship eligibility requirements.
  2. 2Complete the online scholarship application.
  3. 3Provide academic and chemistry-related educational information.
  4. 4Complete the financial need or hardship portion of the application.
  5. 5Complete required written responses.
  6. 6Submit all requested supporting documentation before the annual deadline.

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