Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program, USA

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation offers scholarship for highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers

Study Subject(s):Various
Course Level: Sophomore or junior
Scholarship Provider: Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Fund
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
-Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2011–2012 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).

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by 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 purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.

How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: January 31, 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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