Chemistry scholarships from around the world

ACS relaunched its flagship scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year, replacing the long-running "ACS Scholars Program." Supports US high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a related chemical science.

Funds a 6–8 week summer research placement in a chemistry-related area (lab-based or remote) for undergraduates in the middle years of their degree, to build real research experience.

For students registered on an RSC-accredited chemistry degree outside the UK/Ireland — funds a short 6–10 week research placement hosted at a UK or Irish university, to build international research experience and connections.

Germany's national scholarship agency funds full master's and PhD study in Germany across all subjects, including chemistry — most public German universities also charge no tuition fees. DAAD Pakistan runs dedicated info sessions for local applicants.

Fully-funded master's and PhD study in the UK for students from developing Commonwealth countries, including Pakistan. Covers science and technology fields alongside development-focused subjects. Pakistani applicants apply via HEC, which nominates candidates to the Commission.

Fully-funded graduate study in the US for Pakistani citizens, open to all fields (except clinical medicine) — chemistry and the physical sciences are welcome. Covers tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.

Fully-funded one-year UK master's for future leaders from over 160 countries, open to any subject including chemistry and materials science. Pakistan is consistently one of the largest recipient countries. Requires ~2 years' work experience and a 2-year return commitment.

Funds PhD study, including chemistry and the sciences, entirely within HEC-recognized Pakistani universities — with a monthly stipend so scholars can research full-time without financial pressure.

Sends Pakistani students abroad — UK, USA, Germany, France, China, Australia, and more — for fully-funded PhD study in any discipline, including chemistry, then back to Pakistan to build local research capacity.

Funds up to 4 years of PhD research (natural sciences, incl. chemistry) at a host institute in another country of the Global South, for women from science-and-technology-lagging countries. Note: OWSD does not run a call every single year — confirm the current status before planning around it.

Supports women in STEM — chemistry included — from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or postdoctoral research at a university abroad, with the goal of returning home as scientific leaders and mentors.