Provided by Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
Merit-based national scholarship to attract students into careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Awards cover eligible expenses (tuition, fees, books, and room and board) up to $7,500 per academic year. Junior recipients may receive up to two years of support; senior recipients up to one year.
Award amount
$7,500
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Be a sophomore or junior during the current academic year
Have an excellent academic record
Demonstrate interest in and potential for careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering
Awards are granted on the basis of merit
Full-time sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education during the application year
Minimum GPA of at least a "B" (3.0) and in the upper 25th percentile of his or her class
U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident
Desire to pursue a research career in mathematics, the natural sciences, computer science, technology or engineering
Not applicable for students planning to pursue professional degrees such as an MD, DVM, or PharmD except in extremely rare instances with strong evidence of research career necessity
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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