Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships

Syracuse University students interested in careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering are invited to apply for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, founded by Congress in 1986, administers an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for outstanding U.S. students with excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in, and potential for careers, in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering.

In April 2006, the Foundation will award scholarships to students who will be college juniors and seniors during the 2006-2007 academic year.  In order to be considered for an award, students must be nominated by Syracuse University.  To be considered for nomination by Syracuse University, potential candidates must submit a preliminary Goldwater Scholarship application and essay, along with a letter of recommendation from their research advisor. The deadline for the receipt of the preliminary materials (application, essay, and research advisor's recommendation letter) will be announced soon .

The scholarship award covers eligible expenses up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.  Junior scholarship recipients can expect to receive a maximum of two years of support.  Senior scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of support.

To be eligible, a student must be a current full-time sophomore or junior and must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree, have a B average, stand in the upper fourth of the class, and be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or U.S. national who will pursue a career in mathematics, that natural science, or engineering.  Students pursuing careers in secondary education or clinical medicine are not considered strong candidates by the Goldwater Foundation.  Students will experience in undergraduate research projects, however, are especially encouraged to apply.  Additional information can be found on the Goldwater Foundation’s website www.act.org/goldwater.

Interested sophomores and juniors should contact:

Prof. James T. Spencer, Director
Syracuse University Soling Program
113 Euclid Avenue
Syracuse University
(315) 443-313