Provided by Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
The Goldwater Scholarship provides funding to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. It is the oldest and most prestigious national scholarship in STEM fields in the U.S. The scholarship seeks to identify college students who show exceptional promise of becoming the next generation of research leaders in STEM fields. It provides $7,500 per year for up to 2 years (if applying as a sophomore), which can be used for tuition, fees, books, and/or room and board.
Award amount
$7,500
Number of awards
400 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
January 27, 2027
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Be a U.S. citizen
Be a sophomore OR junior at the time of application
Have at least a 3.00 GPA
Intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics, 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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