ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship
The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to up to 2 WVU undergraduate chemistry and related majors who have expressed an intention in teaching high school chemistry. Students are selected based on chemistry aptitude, interest and need.
Scholars receive $10,000 per academic year. Students must meet the award criteria to renew a scholarship. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, books, room and board and other education-related expenses.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
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Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
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Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student
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Major in chemistry or a related major as described below, and complete an education program
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Express the intention to teach high school chemistry after graduation
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Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Eligible Chemistry-Related Disciplines
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Agricultural Chemistry
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Biochemistry
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Ceramic Science/Chemistry/Technology
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Chemical Engineering
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Chemical Technology
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Environmental Science/Engineering (must be chemistry-based)
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Forensic Science/Chemistry
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Food Science (not Nutrition)
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Industrial Chemistry
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Materials Science or Petroleum Engineering
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Nanotechnology or Nanoscience
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Paper and Pulp Technology
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Toxicology
Applications
To apply or renew, please send a statement of interest in teaching, including a discussion of how your educational plan is preparing you for this career, to Elizabeth.Wiles@mail.wvu.edu. Statements should be received by April 15.
ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship
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