ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship Program Grant

ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Amount: US $3,000 - US $6,000
Last Updated: February 18, 2025

Summary

The ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship supports professionals in the chemistry field seeking a Master's degree in education or teacher certification. Eligible candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, have work experience in a chemistry-related profession, and be accepted into an education program. The scholarship covers tuition and education-related expenses, renewable for up to three years. This opportunity aims to foster new chemistry educators in the U.S.

Overview

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. Recipients who meet the award criteria are eligible to renew the award annually up to three years.  The scholarship can be applied to tuition, books, room and board, and other education-related expenses. Scholarships cannot be applied to expenses retroactively. Interested applicants must submit an online application.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Have a Bachelors degree or higher in chemistry or chemistry-related disciplineHave at least one year work experience in a chemistry-related professionBe accepted into an education masters program or teacher certification programBe a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Ineligibility

Cannot have more than one year experience as a high school chemistry teacher.