<p>Barry</a> M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
NOW OPEN
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<p>The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was authorized by the United States Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The creation of this program pays tribute to the leadership, courage, and vision of Senator Goldwater and establishes in his name an endowed recognition program to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics.</p>
<p>The purpose of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation is to alleviate a critical current and future shortage of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. A more realistic statement of the purpose, in today's terms, is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified individuals to those fields of academic study and research.</p>
<p>The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of studentsthose who will be college juniors and those who will be college seniors in the 20122013 academic yearwho have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Four-year institutions are eligible to nominate up to four students who are in the sophomore or junior class during the 20112012 academic year. Two-year institutions may nominate up to two students who are sophomores during the 20112012 academic year. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official online nomination process on the Foundation's website.</p>
<p>Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the succeeding academic year. Junior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of two years of scholarship support, and senior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support. </p>
<p>The Trustees intend to award up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships. The number of scholarships to be awarded per state will depend on the number and qualifications of the nominees from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and, considered as a single entity, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.</p>
<p>In awarding scholarships, the Foundation Board of Trustees will consider the nominee's field of study and career objectives and the extent to which that individual has the commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to his or her field.</p>
<p>Nominees for Goldwater Scholarships must include in their online application a statement of interest in a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering, detailing how their academic program and their overall educational plans will prepare them for their chosen career goal. It is expected that students selected as scholars will pursue advanced degrees.</p>
<p>Students who plan to study medicine are eligible for a Goldwater Scholarship only if they plan a research career rather than a career as a medical doctor in a private practice.</p>
<p>Undergraduate Major Career Objectives
Aerospace Engineering Advanced propulsion systems
Aquatic/Natural Resources Management Aquatic biology/environmental resources
Astrophysics Astronomy
Applied Science Medical research
Biochemistry/Microbiology Clinical research in infectious diseases
Biology Agricultural/environmental science
Biology Genetic engineering
Biology Immunology
Biology Molecular biology
Biology/Chemistry Biomedical technology
Botany Research in plant physiology
Chemical Engineering Research in chemical kinetics
Chemistry Research in environmental chemistry
Chemistry Nutritional chemistry
Chemistry Environmental chemistry
Chemistry Biotechnology/biochemistry
Computer Science Artificial intelligence research
Electrical Engineering Solid states research
Engineering Physics Research in mathematical physics
Entomology Research in ecology or entomology
Environmental Engineering Research in hazardous waste treatment
Environmental Science Conservation ecology
Geology Planetary geology
Geology/Biology Paleontology
Mathematics Applied math in operations research
Mathematics Math analysis or topology
Mathematics Research in pure mathematics
Mathematics Statistical population research
Mathematics Robotics
Mathematics Research in theoretical mathematics
Mathematics/Chemistry Research chemistry
Mathematics/Computer Science Computer applications in pure mathematical research
Mathematics/Physics Research in theoretical physics
Mathematics/Physics Experimental physics
Mathematics/Physics High energy physics
Mechanical Engineering Development of micro and nano technologies
Microbiology Microbial genetics
Molecular Genetics Antiviral chemotherapy
Neurobiology Field biology
Nuclear Engineering Research in nuclear engineering
Physics Physical oceanography
Physics Alternate energy sources
Physics Nuclear physics
Physics Theoretical physics
Physics Environmental physics
Physics/Astronomy Astrophysics and nonlinear dynamics
Quantum Mechanics Neurological research
Zoology Zoologist/medical research
Zoology Organism physiology </p>
<p>Conditions of Eligibility
To be considered for nomination as a Goldwater Scholar, a student must:</p>
<p>Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education during the 20112012 academic year. "Sophomore" is defined as a student who plans two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning September 2012. Sophomore nominees can expect to receive a maximum of two years of support. Students in two-year colleges who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate program at another institution may be nominated. "Junior" is defined as a student who plans one more year of full-time undergraduate study beginning September 2012. Junior nominees can expect to receive a maximum of one year of support.
Have a college grade-point average of at least "B" (or the equivalent) and be in the upper fourth of his or her class.
Be a United States citizen, a permanent resident, or, in the case of nominees from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, a United States national. Nominations from permanent residents must include a letter of the nominee's intent to obtain U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of the Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Card). </p>
<p>GOOD LUCK!</p>
<p>Take Care,
Lisa</p>