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Goldwater Scholarship

 

Description

Barry Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to outstanding undergraduates who are studying mathematics, natural sciences or engineering and who intend to pursue a research career. The scholarship awards up to $7,500 for the remaining year(s) of study at USC. Desired qualities of applicants include a highly competitive grade point average, demonstrated research experience and commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to the fields of mathematics, natural sciences or engineering. Applicants interested in pursuing medicine must demonstrate a desire for medical research, rather than medical practice. USC may nominate a maximum of four candidates, dividing the nominations between the Viterbi School of Engineering and Dornsife College of Letters, Arts & Sciences.

 

Eligiblity Information

Academic Level:
Sophomore, Junior

Age minimum or maximum:*
No

Open to international students:
No

Required to demonstrate financial need:
No

Discipline Area(s):
Engineering, Physical Sciences
Other: Natural Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics

Minimum GPA:
Yes
If yes, what is the minimum? 3.0

Demographic Information (preferred or required):

Award type:
Scholarship

Amount Awarded:

Other: Up to $7,500 each year

 

Application Information:

Application Deadline:
December

Date application is available:
September

USC endorsement required:
Yes

USC endorsement application deadline:

USC endorsement process explanation:

USC endorsement website/URL:

Contact Information:

Website:
https://ahf.usc.edu/fellowships/goldwater/