The ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship is awarded to professionals in the chemistry field pursuing a Masters degree in education or becoming certified as a chemistry/science teacher. Scholarship recipients receive either up to $6,000 for full-time study or up to $3,000 for part-time study. Recipients who meet the award criteria are eligible to renew the award annually for up to three years. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, books, room and board, and other education-related expenses. Applications are accepted annually from February 1 – May 1. Interested applicants must submit an online application.
Specific Eligibility Criteria
- Have a Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry or chemistry-related discipline
- Have at least one year work experience in a chemistry-related profession
- Cannot have more than one year experience as a high school chemistry teacher
- Be accepted into an education masters program or teacher certification program
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident