Barry Goldwater Scholarship

*The most prestigious undergraduate scholarship in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering in America!*
DEADLINES	Online application availability	Early September; Check www.goldwater.scholarsapply.org for details
	Campus deadline	Late December-early January; candidates may not apply directly
	National deadline	Late January
ELIGIBILITY	Applicant education level			Sophomores or juniors
	Open to applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree?			No
	Open to applicants not currently enrolled in college/university classes?			No
	Open to (non-U.S.) international students?			No; however, permanent residents may apply
	Age limit			None
	Are applicants limited to specific fields of study?			Yes
	Are students required to demonstrate financial need?			No
	Minimum G.P.A.			3.00; but academic excellence is a must
	Average G.P.A. of recipients			3.96
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
	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
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
AWARD BENEFITS	Pays for tuition, fees, books, and room and board
	Stipend/Benefits	Up to $7,500 per year
	Can the award be deferred?	No
	Can the award be renewed?	No
	Specific notes and/or exceptions	For more information about eligibility requirements, please visit: www.goldwater.scholarsapply.org
CANDIDATE PROFILE	Basic characteristic sought by Review Committee: Since the scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit, applicants should have excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in and potential for research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering Applicants should make a compelling case that they intend to and will actually pursue a research career
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 Find a faculty member willing to serve as your mentor throughout the application process Notify the Goldwater Scholarship Campus Representative, Dr. Holly Martinson, at hamartinson@alaska.edu or at 907.786.4672 of your intent to apply the semester before you plan to apply for the award Schedule an advising appointment with the Goldwater Scholarship Campus Representative to discuss internal processes and timelines Start completing the application once the Goldwater Scholarship Campus Representative registers you with the Goldwater Scholarship Foundation Select three (3) instructors from whom you have taken upper-division courses in your discipline or have supervised your research/lab experiences to write letters of recommendation on your behalf Instructors should be familiar with your undergraduate research experience and graduate school plans so as to be able to comment in great detail on your academic merit, your researching potential, and your post-Goldwater plans Tips for recommenders are available at www.goldwater.scholarsapply.org Start developing your research essay, as this is one of the most challenging and critical components of the application Submit complete application online, including all letters of recommendation, by the CAMPUS DEADLINE Incomplete applications will not be accepted Prepare for individual CAMPUS INTERVIEW, which will take place within 1-2 weeks after the campus deadline Institutional Endorsement/Nomination: 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 The decision of the Goldwater Scholarship Campus Interview Committee is definitive If the candidate is endorsed, then an institutional endorsement will be formally submitted by the Goldwater Scholarship Campus Representative to the Goldwater Scholarship Foundation
SELECTION PROCESS	Number of applications received		~1,200
	Number of applications rewarded		~260
	Is an interview required?		Campus interview: Yes National interview: No
	When are qualifying candidates notified?		N/A
	When are winning candidates notified?		End of March
CONTACT INFORMATION	Goldwater Scholarship Campus Representative		Dr. Kenrick Mock
	Office		ECB 308C
	Phone		907.786.1956
	Email address		hamartinson@alaska.edu
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