Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Nomination required
Up to $7,500
454 winners
Eligibility
Major
Physical Sciences
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
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.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Online questionnaire
- Research essay PDF
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official college transcript
- High school transcript if applicable
- Permanent-resident documentation if applicable
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official college transcript (and high school transcript if applicable)
- Online questionnaire with academic background information
- Must be nominated by the applicant's institution (campus Goldwater Faculty Representative)
- Research essay submitted as a PDF
- Permanent resident documentation if applicable