Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman. The program provides scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students who intend to pursue research careers in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering disciplines. The scholarship is one of the most prestigious undergraduate awards in these fields, designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, science, and engineering research. The Goldwater Scholarship program aims to ensure the nation has highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by supporting exceptional undergraduate students who demonstrate intellectual intensity and potential for contributions in their chosen fields. Scholars are selected on the basis of academic merit and have shown significant potential for, and commitment to, a career in research.