Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$70,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate.
Benefits
UWorld Partners with The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation to Grant over $70,000 in Scholarship Support and Product Awards.
Eligibility
- Be a currently or previously matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution of higher education and be a full-time matriculated student during the academic terms when receiving scholarship support from the Foundation.
- Intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics or engineering
- Have a college grade point average of at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, and
- Be a U.S. citizen or national from the 50 States, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and any other territory or possession of the United States; or a permanent resident. A permanent resident must submit a photocopy of their Permanent Resident Card, also known as a Green Card.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
29 Jan 2027
First Tuesday In September: Online Application Opens
Early September To Late January: Individual Internal Campus Deadlines
Last Friday In January: Nomination Deadline (5:00 Pm Ct)
Late February: Nomination Packets Reviewed
Mid-march: Board Of Trustees Vote On Scholars
Last Friday In March: Scholars/honorable Mentions Announced (11:00 Am Central Time)
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