Goldwater Scholarships

The purpose is to alleviate a critical current and future shortage of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. Recognizes STEM students who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue PhD level education and research careers.

Deadline:?Internal: December; External: January

Value:?Up to $7500

Eligibility:?U.S. citizenships; STEM majors; sophomores and juniors; academic excellence

Major:?STEM

Fellowship Type:?Undergraduate

Nomination:?Yes; Contact the Fellowships Office

Website: Goldwater Scholarship

Goldwater Application Deadlines

  • December 1, 2024, 11:59 ET: Internal Deadline. Submit all materials through Goldwater website and email unofficial transcript to the Office of National Fellowships.
  • December 17, 2024: Applicants receive notification of nomination status.
  • January 30, 2025, 11:59pm ET: Applicants should submit application through online portal to allow time for Advisor to upload supplemental materials before the national deadline.
  • January 31, 2025, 5pm CT: National Deadline.
  • March 28, 2025, Noon ET: Goldwater awardees announced.

Goldwater Recommended Steps and Timeline

  1. By September 30, 2024: ?Review Eligibility, complete the Student Profile and Goldwater Scholarship Pre-Application and contact the Office of National Fellowships (national.fellowships@unh.edu) about your intent to apply.
  2. October - November, 2024: Complete draft and revisions of short essays, research experiences and skills, and research proposal.
  3. December 1, 2024, 11:59pm ET: INTERNAL DEADLINE - Submit all materials through Goldwater website and email unofficial transcript to the Office of National Fellowships.
  4. By January 10, 2024: Sign and return the nomination agreement and FERPA forms to the Office of National Fellowships.?
  5. January 30, 202, 11:59pm ET: Applicants should submit application materials through the online portal to allow time for Fellowships Advisor to upload supplemental materials before the National Deadline January 31, 2025, 5pm CT.