Math and Science Scholarships
BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIPS
Established by Congress in 1986 to foster and encourage excellence in science and mathematics, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for American undergraduate students with excellent academic records and outstanding potential. Goldwater Scholarships support study in the fields of mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences as preparation for careers in these areas. The Foundation will award up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships to students who will be college Juniors or Seniors during the 2008-2009 academic year. Awards are made on the basis of merit. Yale College is invited to nominate four Sophomores or Juniors to the national competition.
Each award covers eligible expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Goldwater Scholars are eligible for one or two years of support.
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ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizens, resident aliens, U.S. nationals; Sophomores and Juniors
PURPOSE: Undergraduate study (engineering, mathematics, or the sciences)
STUDENT GRANTS DATABASE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 26, 2007
America Loves Math Scholarship Grades 3-12
The 1st annual “America Loves Math” competition invites 3rd-12th grade students to write about why they love math!
Students in grades 3 through 12 are invited to submit a brief essay (250 words or less) about why they love math. Essays will be judged in three age categories:
Elementary (3rd-5th grades), Junior High (6th-8th grades) and High School (9th-12th grades).
The best overall essay (from any age category) will win the Grand Prize: a $1000 college scholarship and a free individual entry into the 2005-2006 Online Math League. $250 college scholarships and free individual Online Math League entries will be awarded to the best essays in each of the age ranges not represented by the Grand Prize winner.
In addition, five second-prize winners will be chosen from each age category. These 15 winners will also receive free individual entries into the 2005-2006 Online Math League contests.
Students who wish to enter this contest should go to http://www.onlinemathleague.com read the full contest rules and to submit their essays. All essays must be received by midnight on October 21, 2005. Winners will be notified on October 24, 2005.