Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Summary of Award
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. About 300 are awarded annually by the federally endowed Goldwater Foundation.
Amount
Maximum of $7,500 annually for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Junior scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of two years of scholarship support. Senior scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support. Monies not used during one academic year are not transferrable to the succeeding academic year.
Eligibility
- Major: Science, mathematics, and engineering majors with research experience. (Includes medical research)
- GPA: ~3.85
- 1 research experience for sophomores, 2 for juniors.
Contacts
Honors Program Director
Application Process
- Application
- Personal Essay on chosen career
- 3 letters of recommendation
- High school/ college transcripts
See scholarship website for due date of Application and supporting documents.
Link to Scholarship Homepage
Past CU Winners and Where They Are Now
2012
Martin LaFleur - Biomolecuar Science, Senior
Nicholas Restaino - Chemical Engineering, Senior
2011
Devon Jedamski - Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, Senior
Jeevaka Somartna - Civil and Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne
Guangtao (Taotao) Zhang - Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics & Stastics, MIT
2010
Katelynn Wilton - Computer Science & Biology & Premed, Mayo Clinic
2009
Eleanor Davis - Applied Math & Statistics, University of Texas
Kelsie Timbie - Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia
Andrew Davis - Honorable Mention, Mathematics, MIT
2008
Ryan Watkins - Aeronautical Engineering, University of Michigan
Sayuri Yapa - Mechanical Engineering, PhD student at Stanford University
2007
Jeffrey Ward - Math & Computer Science, National Security Administration
2006
Samuel Gorton - Chemical Engineering, Master/Ph.D. student at University of Vermont
Niall Mangan - Bio/Physics, Ph.D. student at Harvard University
Christy Petruczok - Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. student at MIT
2005
Andrew Bingham - Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering, Jet Propulsion Lab
Norman Marshall - Chemistry, University of Chicago
2004
Keith Jackson - Aeronautical Engineering, Raytheon
2003
Nadeeka Yapa - Electrical Engineering, Raytheon
Ryan Turner- Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. student; Cal Tech
2002
Thomas Hooper - Mechanical Engineering, Knolls Atomic Power Labs, Nuclear Operations Program
2001
Kirsten Griffiths - Chemistry, Ph.D, University of Georgetown Law School
2000
Michael Moravan - Chemistry, MD/Ph.D. at University of Rochester
