Funding & Awards

Grants for Students

For high school and undergraduate students interested in the chemical sciences, ACS has grants to support chapter activities, collaborative projects, ACS meeting travel and more. Explore student grant opportunities and find out how to apply.

Grant
Amount: $40,000-$80,000
Deadline: May 15, 2023

ACS GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Research Grant

Addressing key synthetic chemistry and process research challenges whose solutions result in more efficient pharmaceutical process development and production.

Deadline: May 15, 2023
Amount: $40,000-$80,000
Grant
Amount: Up to $750
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ACS Student Communities DEIR Grant

Supporting professional development endeavors in Student Chapters and GSOs that advance the ACS Core Value of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR).

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Amount: Up to $750
Grant
Amount: Up to $1,000
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ACS Student Communities Engagement Grant

Supporting ACS student community outreach events, group engagement, career and professional development, or group growth.

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Amount: Up to $1,000
Grant
Amount: Up to $2,000
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ACS Student Communities Professional Meeting Grant

Encouraging active ACS student communities to attend a professional conference by covering associated registration fees, lodging, and/or transportation costs.

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Amount: Up to $2,000
Grant
Amount: Up to $350
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ACS Student Communities Starter Grant

Supporting the creation or reactivation of ACS student communities, including Student Chapters, International Student Chapters, and Graduate Student Organizations.

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Amount: Up to $350
Grant
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: April 9, 2023

Global Innovation Grant

Supporting funding to ACS units, especially international chapters, for internationally collaborative and innovative activities/events.

Deadline: April 9, 2023
Amount: Up to $5,000
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ACS Scholars

Renewable scholarships for undergraduates from historically underrepresented groups majoring in chemistry-related disciplines and pursuing chemistry-related careers.

Project SEED

A paid summer internship program for high school students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to learn about chemistry careers and receive mentoring.

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