Deadline(s)
- Intent to Apply Form Deadline: Aug. 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST
- Campus Deadline: Nov. 1, 2024
- National Deadline: Jan. 31, 2025
Award Description
The Goldwater Scholarship provides scholarship support to undergraduate students majoring in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics who intend to pursue research careers in these fields. The award provides support for tuition, room and board, books, and mandatory fees.
Award Benefits
Sophomores who are awarded the scholarship may receive up to $7,500 in each of their junior and senior years; juniors who are selected for the scholarship may receive up to $7,500 in their senior year.
Learn More & Apply
To apply for this award, you must obtain an institutional endorsement from GW. If you would like to learn more, please contact CUFR at fellcent@gwu.edu.
- To receive university endorsement, you must submit the Intent to Apply Form by Aug. 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST.
- GW Campus Nomination Process: Applicants MUST be nominated by the GW faculty representative. If you are interested in applying for Goldwater Scholarship, please contact the Center for Undergraduate Fellowships and Research at fellcent@gwu.edu for more information about the GW / Goldwater Scholarship nomination process.
- The foundation website and Blackboard are your primary sources for this award. Undergraduates will gain access to the CUFR Blackboard Organization in their first consultation.
Previous Recipients
Recent Recipients
- Natalie Edwards, 2020
- Christianne Chua, 2019
- George Bartholomew, 2019
- Margaret Steiner, 2019
- Sarah Schrup, 2018
- Aparna Sajja, 2013
- Clare E. Rowland, 2008
- Susannah M. Leahy, 2007
- Shivkumar Kambhampati, 2007
- Izaak Beekman, 2006
Details
Class Year
- Sophomore
- Junior
Discipline
- STEM
- Multiple
Language
- English
Duration
- Other
Program Type
- Tuition Aid
- Undergraduate
Region
- DC
GWU Sponsored?
No
GWU Endorsement Required?
Yes
