Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

Goldwater Scholarships encourage students to pursue careers in mathematics, engineering or the natural sciences. The scholarship covers tuition, room, board, books and fees up to $7,500 per year, for up to two years of undergraduate study.

The University of Chicago may nominate up to four individuals for this competition. You must submit a complete Goldwater Campus Application (including all three letters) to be considered for institutional endorsement.

Eligibility Requirements

Second- and third-year STEM majors who are U.S. citizens, residents or nationals with a grade point average of at least 3.8 and who intend to pursue a PhD leading to a career in scientific research.

Application Process

Students must be nominated by the University to apply for this award; up to four students may be nominated per year. 

Before you begin your campus application, please take time to review all of the available information about applying on the Goldwater website: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/steps-in-process/