The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation has created a scholarship program to attract students into careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Scholarships
are awarded on the basis of merit to students who are sophomores or
juniors during the current academic year and who have excellent academic
records and demonstrated interest in and potential for careers in mathematics,
the natural sciences, or engineering. The scholarship covers eligible
expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board to a maximum of
$7,500 per academic year. Junior scholarship recipients can expect to
receive a maximum of two years of scholarship support.
HOW TO APPLY
Colleges and universities nominate students for Goldwater
Scholarships. CCC students may inquire in the Math Department in Taft-101
or by calling (856) 227-7200, ext. 4461.
DEADLINE
Official nominations must be received by February
1.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for nomination, a student must:
- be a current sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor’s
degree on a full-time basis. A current sophomore student in a two-year
college who plans to transfer to a baccalaureate program may be nominated.
- have an average of at least B or the equivalent and
be in the upper fourth of his or her class.
- be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or resident alien.
- have a demonstrated interest in a career in mathematics,
the natural sciences, or engineering.
- be nominated by his or her college or university on
the official nomination materials provided by the Barry M. Goldwater
Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
SELECTION
A distinguished committee of educators; deans; and mathematics,
natural sciences, and engineering faculty members will review the nominee’s
credentials and recommend a pool of qualified individuals to the Board
of Trustees of the Goldwater Foundation. The Trustees will make the
final selections.
- For further information, you may inquire with:
Dr. Carla Monticelli, Chair
Dept. of Mathematics, Taft-101, CCC, Blackwood, NJ, 08012
(phone: 856-227-7200, ext. 4677 / 4461;
e-mail: cmonticelli@camdencc.edu
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- The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
and Excellence in Education Foundation
2201 North Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52243 - 4030
