Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program

This is a national scholarship program that supports undergraduate students planning careers in natural sciences, math and engineering. The Goldwater Foundation does NOT accept direct student applications for this award. The College holds an internal competition to select nominees for the national Goldwater competition and The Foundation selects approximately 300 winners each year from all over the United States.

• Current sophomore or junior
• Planning a career in natural sciences (Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics) or Mathematics), Cognitive Science, or Neuroscience.
• Successful nominees have had College GPAs of 3.900 or higher
• Must be a US citizen, resident alien, or US national

The Goldwater Foundation accepts applications only through participating universities via designated nominating officials. Students MUST register with Ms. Lynn Keller to pick up application materials. Please call 856.0827 to arrange a time to speak with Ms. Keller. The College's Selection Committee will review all applications and will forward successful nominations to the Goldwater Foundation who will select the scholarship recipients.

See application packet (to be picked up from Ms. Lynn Keller, Kirkwood Hall 104). These materials include important instructions for paper and electronic application procedures.

Up to $7,500 per year toward the costs of attending college, including tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Current juniors are eligible for one year of support; current sophomores are eligible for two years of support.

This competition is currently closed. Competition will reopen in October 2012.

• Mrs. Lynn Keller, lykeller indiana.edu, 812.856.0827, Kirkwood Hall 104
• Terri A. Greenslade, Assistant Dean for Academic Standards and Opportunities, tgreensl indiana.edu; 812.855.1647, Kirkwood Hall 012

http://www.act.org/goldwater/