Goldwater Scholarship

The Goldwater Scholarship, provided by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation, supports college sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue research careers in engineering, mathematics, or the natural sciences. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, citizens of U.S. territories and freely associated states, or permanent residents who can provide a copy of their Green Card. The program provides up to $7,500 per academic year to cover tuition, mandatory fees, books, and housing and meals. This funding is applied after other financial support is considered, meaning students should complete the FAFSA or relevant state aid applications to coordinate their overall financial package. The scholarship is renewable, offering up to two years of support for sophomores and one year for juniors. To apply, students must be nominated through their campus representative. For current deadlines and nomination dates, applicants should see the official page for current dates.