Goldwater Scholarship Application Workshop
Are you a student who is applying for the Goldwater Scholarship or interested in applying?
On December 2nd, 2024, the Goldwater Scholarship Workshop will be held at Honors Village Rm 1067 4-5pm.
Students should have their pre-applications approved by the time of the workshop so that they have full access to the application and can ask questions!
The purpose of the Goldwater Scholarship is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. Goldwater Scholars demonstrate outstanding potential, and they intend to pursue research-oriented careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually.
What is the application process for the Goldwater Scholarship?
Students must apply through the ONCS. Applications consist of the following:
- Submitting a pre-application through the Goldwater online portal and getting Valeria Quijada to approve to gain access to the full application. The priority deadline for students to submit their pre-application for approval is December 2nd. Pre-application should take no longer than 5 mins to complete since it consists of basic biographical information.
- Full application with biographical information and short answers.
- Three recommendations from a faculty member who can discuss the applicant’s potential for a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering; a faculty member in the applicant’s field of study; and another individual/faculty member who can attest to the applicant’s potential.
- Essay discussing a significant issue or problem in the applicant’s field of study that is of particular interest to the applicant. The essay should describe the issue or problem; discuss an idea for research that would significantly impact the problem; describe how the applicant would be involved in an aspect of the research; and explain the relevance of the problem to the applicant as a mathematician, scientist, or engineer.
- College transcripts
Who is eligible?
- Full-time sophomore (two years remaining before graduation) or junior (one year remaining before graduation) at the time of application.
- Currently pursuing research and intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics, or engineering
- Have a college grade point average of at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
- Be a U.S. citizen from the 50 states, or District of Columbia
The campus deadline for application materials is Sunday, January 12th, 2025, at 11:59pm AZ time
Questions? Please email your inquiries to valeriaq@arizona.edu