Barry Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to outstanding juniors and sophomores who intend to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
Requirements:
- College sophomores or juniors
- US citizens or those on US resident visas
- Must be studying mathematics, natural sciences or engineering
- Must intend to pursue a doctoral degree in one of the above disciplines
- Students must submit a pre-application: https://scholarsapply.org/barrygoldwater/
Candidate Profile:
Academically outstanding undergraduates who can make a compelling case that they intend to and will actually pursue a research career in mathematics, natural sciences or engineering.
Award:
Scholarships of up to $7,500 a year are provided to help cover costs associated with tuition, mandatory fees, books, room and board.
- A sophomore who receives a Goldwater Scholarship will receive up to $7,500 in each of his/her junior and senior years.
- A junior who receives a Goldwater Scholarship will receive up to $7,500 in his/her senior year.
Deadline:
December 12, 2025