To honor former Senator Barry Goldwater through the
operation of an education scholarship program, financed by a permanent trust
fund endowment, designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers
in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Assistance is intended solely for the use of scholars.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: Undergraduate sophomore and
junior level students at two and four year colleges and universities who are
properly nominated by accredited institutions, recognized by the Department of
Education may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. citizens or
nationals, resident aliens (must provide additional documentation), college
sophomores and juniors will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must be
enrolled, matriculated in a degree program at an accredited U.S. college,
pursuing a Bachelor's degree as a full-time student during the forthcoming
academic year, maintaining a "B" average, ranked in the upper fourth
of his or her class, be a U.S. citizen, national or resident alien (resident
aliens must include a letter of the nominee's intent to become a U.S. citizen
and a photocopy of the Alien Registration Card) and have selected a field of
study that will permit admission to a graduate or professional program in
preparation for a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
Pre-application Coordination: Each August the chief
executive officer from all 2 and 4-year colleges and universities is invited
to appoint a Goldwater Scholarship Faculty Representative to manage the
selection and nomination of up to four (two for two year schools) students for
the forthcoming year's Goldwater Scholarship competition. In September, the
standard nomination forms will be provided to the designated faculty
representatives of all institutions whose President or Chancellor has advised
the Foundation of their intent to participate in the competition. This program
is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: The faculty representative
of an institution is the key person in the Goldwater selection process and
serves as liaison between his or her institution and the Foundation. The
faculty representative is responsible for publicizing the Goldwater
Scholarship on campus, soliciting recommendations on outstanding students with
proven capability and potential in the fields of mathematics, science and
engineering from members of the faculty, and conducting a competition on
campus in order to determine the best qualified nominees from the institution.
The faculty representative assists the nominees in the preparation of the
nomination package and ensures that they are accurate, complete, and forwarded
to the Goldwater Scholarship Review Panel by the stated deadline for the
competition. The following information must be included on the official
nomination materials with each scholarship nomination: 1. An institution
nomination form signed by the faculty representative stating that the nominee
meets the qualifications for the scholarship. 2. Biographical data and
educational background information regarding past and future academic plans
and career goals must be submitted. 3. A 600 word essay by the nominee
discussing a significant issue or problem in his or her field of study of
interest must be submitted. 4. Three independent letters of evaluation from
faculty members or others qualified to assess the nominee's performance and
potential for a career in the nominee's chosen field of study must be
submitted. 5. All transcripts from secondary schools and colleges attended
must be submitted.
Award Procedure: Each nominee will be evaluated
by an independent review panel of academicians and college administrators from
colleges and universities throughout the United States. In awarding
scholarships, the Foundation Board of Trustees will consider the nominee's
field of study and career objectives and the extent to which that individual
has the commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to his or
her chosen field of study. It is expected that students selected as scholars
will pursue advanced degrees. Final selection of candidates is recommended by
the independent review panel. The Board of Trustees will name up to 300
Goldwater Scholars.
Deadlines: February 1 is the deadline for receipt
of nomination materials. All materials must be submitted by the student's
faculty representative. Nominations from individuals other than the faculty
representative will not be considered.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: February, of
each year scholarship nominees are evaluated by Independent Review Panel and
ranked by relative merit. March of each year a Review Panel's results are
presented to Board of Trustees. On April 1 of each year, Goldwater Board of
Trustees announces the winners of the Goldwater Scholarships for the
forthcoming academic year.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: It is the intent of the Foundation to
support junior- level scholarships for a maximum of 2 academic years and
senior-level scholarships for a maximum of 1 academic year. Renewal for
junior- level awards will be in accordance with the regulations established by
the Foundation Board of Trustees and will be subject to an annual review by an
authorized official of the institution. The scholar must be a full- time
student and taking a course of study, training, or other educational
activities to prepare for a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or
engineering. The scholar must not be engaged in gainful employment that
interferes with the scholar's studies. The scholar must be in good academic
standing. The scholar may seek postponement of his or her award because of ill
health or other mitigating circumstances, upon application to the President.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: To be
eligible to receive payments, a Goldwater Scholar must submit in writing: (1)
An acceptance of the scholarship award, (2) an EFT form for payment by direct
deposit and (3) at the beginning of each academic year one payment request
form outlining the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, additional
expenses and any other scholarships the student is receiving for that academic
year. This form must be certified by a financial aid official and an academic
official certifying that the student is in good academic standing. Two
payments via treasury EFT will be made to the scholar's account during the
academic year in an amount equal to half of the amount for which the scholar
qualifies on the payment request, not to exceed $7,500 per academic year.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Each Goldwater Scholar is required to send
a report each June for four years following graduation outlining his or her
progress toward his or her career goals. They must also provide a current
address when changes occur.
Audits: Not required.
Records: Not required.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 95-8281-0-7-502.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01 $2,720,813; FY 02 est
$3,090,000; and FY 03 est $3,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $0 to
$7,500; Average: $6,650.
Since the Foundation began operating on September 25, 1988, a total of 3,632
Goldwater Scholars have been selected. The vast majority are currently
pursuing the Ph.D., while most of the members of the last two classes are
still at the undergraduate level. As a matter of interest, 44 Goldwater
Scholars have been selected as Rhodes Scholars in the last 9 years and 39 have
been awarded Marshall Scholarships. Many Goldwater Scholars have received
numerous other prestigious postgraduate fellowships including the Churchill,
Fulbright, Hughes, Hertz, Truman, National Science Foundation Fellowships and
others.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
45 CFR 2600.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: Gerald J. Smith, President,
6225 Brandon Avenue, Suite 315, Springfield, VA 22150-2519. Telephone: (703)
756- 6012. E-Mail: goldh2o@erols.com.
