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Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Campus Deadline 听Last Friday in September (pre-application)
National Deadline 听Last Friday in January

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Description

The Goldwater Scholarship is for exceptional undergraduate students who intend to pursue research careers (Ph.D.) in science, mathematics, or engineering. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 annually for tuition, fees, books, and room and board (after all other funding has been calculated). The characteristics the Foundation seeks in a Goldwater Scholar include:听

  • strong commitment to a research career in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering,听
  • effective display of intellectual intensity in the sciences, mathematics and engineering, and
  • potential for a significant future contribution to research in their chosen field.听

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Quick Facts

GPA 3.5 (Note: Competitive candidates typically have over a 3.8 GPA)
Citizenship U.S Citizen, Permanent Resident
Field of Study Engineering, Mathematics, Science,Technology
When to Apply?听 Sophomore or Junior (Note: based on the number of remaining semesters before graduation)
Location Current institution
Campus Nomination Required? Yes

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Nomination Process

Deadline for . Students must also be nominated by a faculty member through 无码视频 Atlantic's .

Friday, September 26, 2025
Deadline for first draft of completed application, including the online questionnaire, research essay, three letters of recommendation, and at least one writing consultation with the UCEW. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12 pm (noon)
Deadline for all letters of recommendation sent to: fellowships@fau.edu. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12 pm (noon)
无码视频 Atlantic nominees selected by Office of Prestigious Fellowships and internal review committee. Early December
Deadline for second draft of completed application. Friday, January 9, 2026, 12 pm (noon)
Deadline for final draft of completed application.听 Monday, January 26, 2026, 12 pm (noon)

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Contact

Jessica Cornely, jcornely@fau.edu听

See our past awardees.

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