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
New Jersey Conservation Science Scholarship
The New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts will award a $1,000 Memorial Scholarship to any state resident who: is a full-time college student, has completed four full semesters of study, and is enrolled in a major related to conservation of natural resources such as agriculture, agronomy, soil science, plant science, forestry, geography, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management or other related areas. Applications are due Oct. 6 and are available by contacting Freehold Soil Conservation District at (732) 683-8500.
Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology
The Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology is a nationally recognized science research competition for high school students. There are six regional events held a universities across the country that students must participate in to qualify for the national event. The deadline for students to enter the 2005-06 Siemens Westinghouse Competition is Monday, October 3.
Regional finalists each receive scholarships of $1,000 each for team members and and $3,000 each as an individual regional winner. The winning team will receive $6,000 to be divided among team members. Regional winners have the opportunity to advance to the National Competition in New York City.
The top placing individual and team winners at the national event will be awarded additional scholarships of $100,000. Runners up will receive scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
Competition Schedule
November 4th and 5th, 2005
Western Region: University of California, Berkeley
Southwestern Region: University of Texas at Austin
November 11th and 12th, 2005
New England Region: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Midwestern Region: University of Notre Dame
November 18th and 19th, 2005
Middle States Region: Carnegie Mellon University
Southern Region: Georgia Institute of Technology
December 1st – 5th, 2005
National Finals
New York City