KU: Honors Program

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

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 2008 and August 2009, or a student in his or her third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the 2007-2008 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: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 4 p.m. in Nunemaker Center
Local deadline: (pre-application for KU nomination) Tuesday, October 23, 2007 by 9 p.m. (turn in at Nunemaker Center front desk)
National deadline for those selected as KU nominees: January 31, 2008