Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation awards the Goldwater Scholarship, and it seeks students who display intellectual curiosity and intensity and possess potential for significant future contributions in their chosen field. Each year, 250-300 students nationwide will receive a Goldwater Scholarship for eligible undergraduate expenses. Second year students awarded the scholarship receive two years of financial support, and third year students receive one year of financial support. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was authorized by the United States Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The creation of this program pays tribute to the leadership, courage, and vision of Senator Goldwater and establishes in his name an endowed recognition program to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics.-The purpose of the Foundation is to alleviate a critical current and future shortage of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.