Barry Goldwater Scholarship
The most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering in America! |
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DEADLINES |
Online application availability |
Early September; Check www.goldwater.scholarsapply.org for details |
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Campus deadline |
Late December-early January; candidates may not apply directly |
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National deadline |
Late January |
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ELIGIBILITY |
Applicant education level |
Sophomores or juniors |
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Open to applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree? |
No |
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Open to applicants not currently enrolled in college/university classes? |
No |
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Open to (non-U.S.) international students? |
No; however, permanent residents may apply |
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Age limit |
None |
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Are applicants limited to specific fields of study? |
Yes |
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Are students required to demonstrate financial need? |
No |
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Minimum G.P.A. |
3.00; but academic excellence is a must |
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Average G.P.A. of recipients |
3.96 |
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
UAA Institutional Endorsement |
An institutional endorsement is required to apply for a Goldwater Scholarship The Goldwater Scholarship Campus Interview Committee will evaluate the overall merits of the candidate and the application material submitted and will make a decision of endorsement or non-endorsement at the end of the campus interview See more details below under Application Procedure |
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Advising Appointment |
Schedule an advising appointment with the Goldwater Scholarship Campus Representative, Dr. Holly Martinson, at hamartinson@alaska.edu or at 907.786.4672 to discuss intent to apply |
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION |
The central objective of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation is identifying and supporting a significant pool of highly-qualified undergraduates who will subsequently be obtaining advanced degrees and becoming leading scientists, engineers, and mathematicians The Barry Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to outstanding undergraduates who intend to pursue a research career |
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AWARD BENEFITS |
Pays for tuition, fees, books, and room and board |
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Stipend/Benefits |
Up to $7,500 per year |
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Can the award be deferred? |
No |
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Can the award be renewed? |
No |
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Specific notes and/or exceptions |
For more information about eligibility requirements, please visit: www.goldwater.scholarsapply.org |
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CANDIDATE PROFILE |
Basic characteristic sought by Review Committee:
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE |
Extensive undergraduate research experience, publications, a long list of challenging coursework, an ambitious research program, and graduate school plans are necessary to be able to craft a competitive application for the Goldwater Scholarship
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SELECTION PROCESS |
Number of applications received |
~1,200 |
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Number of applications rewarded |
~260 |
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Is an interview required? |
Campus interview: Yes National interview: No |
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When are qualifying candidates notified? |
N/A |
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When are winning candidates notified? |
End of March |
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
Goldwater Scholarship Campus Representative |
Dr. Kenrick Mock |
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Office |
ECB 308C |
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Phone |
907.786.1956 |
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Email address |
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INFORMATION SESSIONS |
There are no webinars available for applicants Schedule an advising appointment with the Goldwater Scholarship Campus Representative at hamartinson@alaska.edu or at 907.786.4672 |