# Goldwater Scholarship

> Up to $7,500 from Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/goldwater-scholarship
- Provider: Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation (Federal)
- Award: Up to $7,500, renewable
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- Official page: https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/students/overview/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this 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.

## Who can apply

- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 2nd year, College 3rd year
- Minimum GPA: 3
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college
- Must be a sophomore or junior intending to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics, or engineering. Permanent residents are eligible with a copy of their Green Card. Citizens of U.S. territories and freely associated states are also eligible.

## How to apply

Identify and contact your institutional Campus Representative to discuss the nomination process. Complete the application and secure an official nomination through your campus representative before the national deadline.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.