BARR M GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP 2009 – SOPHOMORES / JUNIORS – MATHS / SCIENCES / ENGINEERING
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships 2009
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship provides up to $7,500 per year for educational expenses to sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The Goldwater Foundation seeks students in mathematics or the sciences, display intellectual curiosity and intensity; and possess potential for significant future contributions in their chosen field. Sophomores awarded the scholarship receive two years of support; juniors receive one year of support. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.60 to be considered for the Campus Selection procedure.
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Eligibility
To be considered for nomination as a Goldwater Scholar, a student must:
- Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2008-2009 academic year. “Sophomore” is defined as a student who plans two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning September 2008. Sophomore nominees can expect to receive a maximum of two years of support. “Junior” is defined as a student who plans one more year of full-time undergraduate study beginning September 2008. 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 resident alien, or, in the case of nominees from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, a United States national. Nominations from resident aliens must include a letter of the nominee’s intent to obtain U.S. citizenship and a photocopy of the Alien Registration Card.
Nomindation Procedures:
All candidates for scholarships are nominated by their college or university. The Foundation will not solicit or accept applications directly from candidates but will advise applicants as to the appropriate procedures.
The Foundation invites eligible accredited U.S. institutions (or branches of those institutions) to nominate students for the 2009 competition. Two-year institutions may nominate up to two current sophomores. Four-year institutions may nominate up to four current sophomores or juniors.
If an institution chooses to nominate more than one student, these nominees may reside in the same state or district or they may be from different states or districts.
The faculty representative:
- Publicizes the Goldwater Scholarship Program on campus.
- Solicits faculty recommendations of outstanding students who demonstrate commitment to pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
- Establishes the process to select the best qualified candidates to be nominated.
- Helps nominees prepare for the competition.
- Ensures that the institution’s nominations are complete and submitted online by the stated deadline.
Important Dates:
September 2008: Goldwater Scholarship online application and materials available from the Foundation’s website.
September 2008: Goldwater Faculty Representatives emailed with instructions for submitting nominations for the 2009 competition.
January 30, 2009 5:00 p.m. CT: Deadline for online submission of nominee application(s) for the 2009 competition.
February 2, 2009: Mail receipt deadline for all supporting documents.
February 2009: Scholarship Review Committee meets to recommend finalists to the Foundation Board of Trustees.
Mid March 2009: The 2009 Goldwater Scholars and Honorable Mentions approved by the Board of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
Late March 2009: All nominees and their faculty representatives are notified of their final status in the competition.
