Authorized by Congress in 1986, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation honors Barry M. Goldwater, who served the United States for 56 years as a soldier and legislator, including 30 years as a U.S. Senator advocating science education. Outstanding sophomores and juniors with excellent academic records, experience in and/or an intense commitment to research, and demonstrated potential for careers in mathematics and the natural sciences are invited to apply.

Candidates must intend to pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering; students interested in medicine are only eligible if they plan to pursue a research career rather than a clinical one; they must be a sophomore or a junior during the year of nomination; they must have at least a “B” average and be in the upper fourth of their class; and they must be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or a U.S. national. Candidates are evaluated on their demonstrated potential for and commitment to a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering, and outstanding academic performance.

Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.

Brown is invited to nominate four candidates; thus, we hold an internal competition for all interested students. Applicants must submit a complete application by the campus deadline. We require one copy of the following:

• The nominee information form that includes basic information, lists of activities, and answers to several essay questions
• Nominee essay
• Three letters of recommendation NOTE: Applicants should not upload their applications nor should referees submit their letters of recommendation through the Goldwater on-line application system until the internal selection process is complete and Brown’s four nominees for the award have been identified. Referees can submit their letters via email to Linda_Sutherland@brown.edu.  Please have letters addressed to Linda Dunleavy, Associate Dean of the College for Fellowships. 
  
• Official Brown University transcript
• Official transcripts from other institutions attended including high school (if possible)

  All application materials (except for official transcript) can be sent electronically to Linda_Sutherland@brown,edu, delivered to University Hall Suite 213 or sent to:  

   Linda Sutherland
   Fellowship Program Coordinator
   1 Prospect Street, Box 1828, Brown University
   Providence, RI 02912