Goldwater Scholarship

https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/

Application period: September to January
Initial campus deadline (pre-application and supplemental form due): Sunday, November 3, 2024

If selected as a nominee:
Second campus deadline (first drafts of research essay and supplemental writings due): Sunday, January 12, 2025
Final campus deadline (all materials due): Sunday, January 26, 2025
National deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025 (3:00 p.m. PT)

Eligibility requirements:

U.S. citizen, permanent resident or U.S. national
Sophomore or Junior
Minimum GPA: 3.0

Award summary and conditions: The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering and to foster excellence in those fields. 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. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually.

Pre-application and supplemental questions forms: To be considered for a Whitman College Goldwater nomination, you must submit these two forms by the initial internal deadline:

1. Pre-application form on the Goldwater website
2. Supplemental questions Google form

The Goldwater campus committee will review all pre-applications in mid-November. Professor of Physics Moira Gresham will contact candidates to inform them of the outcome of the committee review prior to Thanksgiving Break. If accepted, candidates will receive access to the full online Goldwater application. Nominees will work with the Director for Fellowships and Grants, Dr. Jess Hernandez, and Professor Gresham to edit and refine their applications for submission by the national deadline.

The Goldwater campus committee can select up to four nominees to move forward to the national competition. Additional nominees are allowed if a nominee is a U.S. veteran or transfer student.

Application process: Online

Application requirements (once you are nominated):

online questionnaire
research essay (PDF preferred)
official transcript(s)
institutional nomination
complete application
recommendations (3)

Note: Copy of Permanent Resident Card and letter of intent to become U.S. citizen are required if nominee's citizenship status is permanent resident

Faculty representative: Dr. Moira Gresham, Professor of Physics

Campus nomination required: Yes