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Goldwater Scholarship

Award amount

$8k

Deadline

Wed, Jan 27, 2027

Time to apply

60+ min

Awards

400 awards

Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be a sophomore OR junior at the time of application
  • Have at least a 3.00 GPA
  • Intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics, or engineering

Description

The Goldwater Scholarship provides funding to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. It is the oldest and most prestigious national scholarship in STEM fields in the U.S. The scholarship seeks to identify college students who show exceptional promise of becoming the next generation of research leaders in STEM fields. It provides $7,500 per year for up to 2 years (if applying as a sophomore), which can be used for tuition, fees, books, and/or room and board.
Provided by Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
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