Goldwater Scholarships

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:26:29 -0400
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Opportunities in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering

D'Juan Moreland '23, biological sciences and music; Rachel Myers '23, chemical engineering; Christopher Slaughter '23, computer engineering; and Tobi Majekodunmi '23, mechanical engineering are our representatives for 2022. Will you join them in 2023?

The Goldwater Scholarship supports outstanding students interested in research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The scholarship covers undergraduate eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $7,500 per academic year for up to 2 years.

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for nomination, a student must:

Have a minimum of one semester and no more than two years of undergraduate study remaining beginning September 2023.

Be pursuing a bachelor's degree on a full-time basis.

Have an average GPA > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Have a demonstrated interest in a research career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering.

Be nominated by his or her college or university via the official online nomination application.

HOW TO APPLY

Colleges and universities nominate students for Goldwater Scholarships. See your Goldwater Scholarship Campus Representative, Dr April Householder for more information. aprilh@umbc.edu

NOMINATION PERIOD

First Tuesday in September through 5:00 p.m., CT on the last Friday in January.

Internal campus deadlines will be earlier. Contact Dr April Householder as early as possible.