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(For Undergraduate Study)

Purpose: Do not be fooled by the name; the scholarship is not for would-be politicians! Established as an official memorial to the service of Barry Goldwater, the scholarship seeks to provide a continuing source of highly qualified individuals in the areas of the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.

Amount and Tenure of Award: Covers tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,000 annually, for a maximum of two years.

Eligibility:

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. Applications from the latter must include a letter of intent to obtain U.S. citizenship.

Marital Status: No requirement.

GPA:Applicants must have at least a 3.0 and be in the upper fourth of their class.

Age and/or Class:There is no age requirement. At time of application, candidates must be sophomores or juniors. "Sophomore" is defined as "a student who plans two more years of full-time undergraduate study," and "junior" is defined as "a student who plans one more year of full-time undergraduate study." (Sophomore applicants receive two years of funding; junior applicants receive one.)

Career Plans and/or Degrees Sought: Must be pursing a career and degree in the natural sciences, engineering or mathematics. Recipients must expect to pursue advanced degrees upon completion of the undergraduate degree. Students planning to study medicine are eligible only if they a plan a research career rather than a career in private practice.

Important Features of the Written Application: Applicants must include a statement "detailing how their academic program and their overall educational plans will prepare them for their chosen career goal."

Application Process and Deadlines: Must be nominated by the UALR campus representative. Up to 300 scholarships are awarded annually. Interested students must begin the application process early in the fall.

For Further Information: Contact Dr. William M. Mitchell, UALR, College of Information Science and Systems Engineering wmmitchell@UALR.edu. Phone: 569-3333.

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