AWARD: The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was authorized by the United States Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields. The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of students -- those who will be college juniors, and those who will be college seniors, in the 2012-2013 academic year -- who have outstanding potential for and intend to pursue 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. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the succeeding academic year. Junior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of two years of scholarship support, and senior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be a United States citizen, a permanent resident, or a United States national;
• Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education during the current academic year;
• Have a college grade-point average of at least "B" (or the equivalent) and be in the upper fourth of his or her class;
• Must have demonstrated potential for a career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering and have outstanding academic performance.

APPLICATION:

• The on-line application will consist of the following:
  • Institution Nomination
  • Nominee Application
  • Nominee Essay
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official high school and college grade transcripts

Learn more about the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship at the above web page, or by visiting the Academic Advising office, or by contacting the faculty liaison.

Previous winners from Kenyon College:

2008
2007
2006
2005
2004