Scholarship

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Original Source
Award

$7,500 - $7,500

Deadline

No deadline

Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

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 is the premier undergraduate award of its type in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering in the United States. The scholarship provides financial assistance to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in these fields. Goldwater Scholars receive up to $7,500 annually to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, and room and board. The program seeks to identify and support students who show exceptional promise of becoming research leaders in their fields.

Duration 12 - 25 mo
400 awards
Renewable (2yr)
Decision 3-4 months

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Citizenship
United States
Residency
United States
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

transcripts letters_of_recommendation research_proposal

Review process

Nominations submitted through campus representatives, reviewed by national selection committee

Additional benefits

  • networking