ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship

Changing direction after earning a science degree can mean paying for additional training before entering a classroom. The ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for full-time study or $3,000 part time toward a master’s in education or certification to teach chemistry or science at the secondary level. Funds may renew for up to three years and can cover tuition, books, room and board, and other education expenses; past expenses are not eligible.

The award is for recent graduates and graduate students with less than one year of work experience outside their studies, a bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry or a related discipline, and admission to an education or teacher-certification program. ACS lists fields including biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry-based environmental science, toxicology, and materials science. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and commit to secondary teaching.

For the 2027–28 cycle, the page lists an opening date of February 1, 2027, a May 1 deadline, and a July 30 decision date. The application requires a letter of intent and, once ACS staff approves the eligibility route, a résumé, transcripts, an admission letter, and personal narratives. Students should plan around the program’s disbursement rules and a three-year teaching commitment with mentoring. Applicants with at least one year of professional chemistry experience should review the separate ACS-Hach Second Career scholarship.

To compare this benefit with other options, ask financial aid for an estimate separating tuition, fees, housing, and excluded expenses. Confirm whether it can renew, what academic progress it requires, and whom to contact if payment does not appear on the account. Keep award letters and receipts until the school confirms disbursement.

Official program information and application