For students pursuing research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

• Students can apply during their sophomore or junior year, but junior year is recommended. ("Junior" here means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2010 and August 2011, or a student in his or her third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the 2009-2010 academic year.)
  
  
• The scholarship provides up to $7500 annually for 1-2 years for tuition, fees, books, and room and board.
  
  
• Students need research experience and a very high gpa (usually 3.8 or higher) to compete.
  
  
• Students must receive a KU nomination to compete nationally.
  
  
• KU is allowed to nominate four students.
  
  
• Up to 300 scholarships are awarded nationwide.
  
  
• Information meeting for all interested students at all levels: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in Nunemaker Center
  
  
• Local deadline: (pre-application for KU nomination) Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 by 4 p.m. (turn in at Nunemaker Center front desk)
  
  
• National deadline for those selected as KU nominees: January 30, 2010
  
  Instructions for KU Nomination
  

Application for KU Nomination


 

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program