Clifford and Kitty Hach, Founders of the Hach Company, established the Hach Scientific Foundation in 1982 to encourage students to pursue chemilsty at the undergraduate level. Two decades later, the Foundation narrowed its focus in response to the high demand of chemistry education at the secondary level. READ MORE ABOUT THE HACH LAND GRANT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
This scholarship is available to undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry students who are pursuing careers as high school Chemistry Teachers!
- Be a full-time undergraduate student at the UA majoring in Chemistry
- Demonstrate an interest in Chemistry Education
- Have a GPA at least 3.0; and
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Preference will be given to applicants who have shown an interest in a chemistry teaching career.
- Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need when deciding between equally-qualified candidates.
- Selection shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected category.
- This scholarship is renewable at $10,000 per year, given that the student remains at the University of Arizona and eligible according to the above criteria.
- Funds will be distributed through the scholarship recipient’s Bursar account ($5,000 for Fall, $5,000 for Spring) for each award year.
- Update the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry with valid contact information (name and address) as necessary.
- Be photographed for a biographical statement that will be sent to the Donor.
- Provide a short statement of intent addressing their aspiration of contributing to the teaching profession.
- Respond annually to HSF with a brief statement of their career status for the first six years after graduation. This can be sent to in the form of a letter, email, or phone call.
Aubrey Sommer & Ben Augustine, 2024-2025, Spring 2024
Meghan Davis & Aiden Conner, 2023-2024
Zach Stebner, Spring 2023
Meghan Davis, 2022-2023
Kierra Garland & Omar Solis Acuna, 2021-2022
Alyssa Jean Peterson & Kierra Garland, 2020-2021
Jessica Forelli & Alyssa Jean Peterson, 2019-2020
Jessica Forelli & Aurora Hurtado Olivas, 2018-2019
Jessica Forelli, Fall 2017-2018
Sona Avetian, 2016-2017
Abigail Rasmussen, 2016-2017
Karey M. Armenta, 2015-2016
Karey M. Armenta, 2014-2015
Melissa Espindola, 2012-2013
Kimberly Heisterkamp, 2012-2013
Melissa Espindola, 2011-2012
Kimberly Heisterkamp, 2011-2012
Cassandra Anderson, 2010-2011
Allena Goren, 2010-2011
Cassandra Anderson, 2009-2010
Rebekkah Diamond, 2009-2010
Cassandra Anderson, 2008-2009
Rebekkah Diamond, 2008-2009
Rachel Hochberg, Fall 2008
Neal Hartman, 2007-2008
Cassandra Anderson, Fall 2007