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Young Scientist Award
The E-CACS Young Scientist Award promotes chemistry and STEM careers among young Chinese Americans in the eastern United States.
- Submission deadline
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- Winners notified
- Monday, October 12, 2026
Eligibility
- • Full-time high-school junior or senior during the 2026–2027 school year
- • Plans to enter an accredited four-year college in 2027–2028 or 2028–2029
- • Minimum SAT score of 1530, or ACT score of 35
- • Highest potential and intent to pursue careers in chemistry and science-related fields
- • Nominated by a current E-CACS member (up to two candidates per member)
Required materials
- • Essay (500+ words) on interest in science / chemistry careers
- • Awards list
- • AP / Honors courses with grades
- • Two recommendation letters (one from a science teacher)
- • Transcript through end of junior year (seniors) or sophomore year (juniors)
- • SAT or ACT score documentation
2025 Awardees
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Alan Jiang
Upper Dublin High School
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David Chen
Lawrenceville School
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Gracie Zhu
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
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Claire Cheng
Livingston High School
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Richard Hao
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School
Past awardees
2024
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Helen Hao
Livingston High School
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Emma Zhu
Century High School
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Martin Zhang
Edison Academy Magnet School
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Edward Deng
Watchung Hills Regional High School
2023
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Lelun Li
Livingston High School
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Eliana Zhang
East Brunswick High School
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Raymond Cai
Holmdel High School
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Sheryl Liu
Livingston High School
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Rebecca Zhang (Honorable Mention)
Biotechnology High School
2022
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Edward Sun
Union County Magnet High School
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Gracelynne Hao
Bridgewater Raritan High School
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Daisy Yao
Livingston High School
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Evan Xie
The Pingry School
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Hailey Hsiung
Highland Park High School
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Ethan Wang
Lawrence High School
2021
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Lawrence Cai
Holmdel High School
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Andrew Fei
Princeton International School of Math and Science
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Vanessa Gong
Ridge High School
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Cindy Ma
South Brunswick High School
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Angela Shen
Holmdel High School
2019
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Hannah Wang
Bridgewater Raritan Regional High School
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Evan Wang
Princeton High School
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Ganqiu (Jacklyn) Zhu
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School