Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program

The Goldwater Scholarship is a highly prestigious national award that recognizes the nation's top undergraduates in science, math, and engineering fields. Goldwater Scholars receive funding for their final year or two of undergraduate study, and are well-positioned for graduate school applications and awards. A student must be nominated by their home institution to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship.

**Important Campus Process Information**

Please note that this program requires Barnard nomination and includes a campus process with deadlines prior to the national deadline. Campus deadlines to submit a completed application are typically 1-2 months ahead of national deadlines.

Fellowship Facts at a Glance

Program Type
Research
Study
Discipline
STEM
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Program Length
Multi-year
One year
Special Considerations
Non-US citizen
Location
United States
Deadline
October