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College sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with at least a 3.0 GPA and intent to pursue research careers in natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering must apply through their campus Goldwater faculty representative.
Each scholar receives up to $7,500 per academic year for one or two years depending on class year. Up to 454 scholarships may be awarded nationally. Nominees submit a research essay, questionnaire, three recommendations, and transcripts.
Campus nominations are due the last Friday in January. Direct applications without campus nomination are not considered.
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship awards Up to $7,500 (454 winners).
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Physical Sciences; GPA 3+; Second year. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Yes, the application includes 7 essay questions. Award Scholar drafts scholarship essays in your own voice, so the writing takes minutes instead of hours.
This award works by nomination rather than direct application. Confirm your eligibility, then arrange the nomination through the sponsor's process.
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NSHSS Your First Scholarship grants ten $500 awards to students graduating from high school in 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029 who have never previously won a scholarship. Applicants submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words about their greatest strength and how it will propel their future aspirations, together with an academic resume, transcript, headshot, and educator recommendation.
Scholarships360 exclusive $1,000 essay scholarship for currently enrolled Hispanic or Latino high school, college, and graduate students in the U.S. Applicants describe how they have overcome obstacles or achieved something difficult in their life. Selection weighs essay quality and Scholarships360 platform activity. Apply by Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. One winner; funds sent directly to the winner's college.
Bold.org exclusive memorial award for one student of Haitian descent who is a high school senior or undergraduate pursuing civil engineering. One $2,605 winner. Applicants write a 400–600 word essay on passion for civil engineering, community problems they want to address, and how they will contribute solutions. Apply directly on Bold.org; deadline Oct 15, 2026; winners announced Nov 15, 2026.
Tortuga awards $1,000 and a travel backpack to a full-time undergraduate in good academic standing at a four-year United States college or university. Applicants must be participating in a credit-bearing study-abroad program outside the United States and may use the award for tuition, housing, books, or travel.
Sweet James awards $2,500 to an undergraduate, graduate, or trade-school student enrolled in or accepted to an accredited United States program. Applicants with at least a 3.0 GPA submit a research-backed essay analyzing unsafe driving behaviors and proposing practical policy, technology, or education strategies to reduce crashes and injuries.
HKM Employment Attorneys offers a $1,000 Boston-area scholarship to students pursuing pre-law, paralegal, or J.D. education. Applicants submit a short essay about using legal education to serve their community together with a resume and unofficial transcript.