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Barry Goldwater Scholarship
| Campus Deadline | ÌýLast Friday in September (pre-application) |
| National Deadline | ÌýLast Friday in January |
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Description
The Goldwater Scholarship is for exceptional undergraduate students who intend to pursue research careers (Ph.D.) in science, mathematics, or engineering. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 annually for tuition, fees, books, and room and board (after all other funding has been calculated). The characteristics the Foundation seeks in a Goldwater Scholar include:Ìý
- strong commitment to a research career in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering,Ìý
- effective display of intellectual intensity in the sciences, mathematics and engineering, and
- potential for a significant future contribution to research in their chosen field.Ìý
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Quick Facts
| GPA | 3.5 (Note: Competitive candidates typically have over a 3.8 GPA) |
| Citizenship | U.S Citizen, Permanent Resident |
| Field of Study | Engineering, Mathematics, Science,Technology |
| When to Apply?Ìý | Sophomore or Junior (Note: based on the number of remaining semesters before graduation) |
| Location | Current institution |
| Campus Nomination Required? | Yes |
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Nomination Process
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Deadline for . Students must also be nominated by a faculty member through Florida Atlantic's . |
Friday, September 26, 2025 |
| Deadline for first draft of completed application, including the online questionnaire, research essay, three letters of recommendation, and at least one writing consultation with the UCEW. | Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12 pm (noon) |
| Deadline for all letters of recommendation sent to: fellowships@fau.edu. | Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12 pm (noon) |
| Florida Atlantic nominees selected by Office of Prestigious Fellowships and internal review committee. | Early December |
| Deadline for second draft of completed application. | Friday, January 9, 2026, 12 pm (noon) |
| Deadline for final draft of completed application.Ìý | Monday, January 26, 2026, 12 pm (noon) |
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Contact
Jessica Cornely, jcornely@fau.eduÌý
See our past awardees.
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