Amount: Up to $7,500/year
Deadline: Last Friday in January
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier undergraduate award of its type in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics. It encourages highly qualified students to pursue research careers.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Must be a sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor's degree
- Intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, engineering, or mathematics field
Required Materials
- Application form
- Research Essay
- Official Transcripts
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Timeline
Campus nominations typically open in September/October. National deadline last Friday in January. Scholars announced in March.
Tips
A strong research background and a well-articulated research essay are crucial. Seek out faculty mentors and participate in research early in your undergraduate career. Work with your campus's scholarship advisor.