Provided by Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation have created a scholarship program to attract students into careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit to students who are sophomores or juniors during the current academic year and who have excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in and potential for careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board to a maximum of $7,500 per academic year. Junior scholarship recipients can expect to receive a maximum of two years of scholarship support. Senior scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support.
Award amount
$7,500
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Sophomores or juniors during the current academic year
Excellent academic records
Demonstrated interest in and potential for careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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