Approximately 300 awarded annually. Current sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens or resident aliens with stated intent to obtain U.S. citizenship.
Applicants first submit their materials to a campus committee for review.
Cornell chooses four students as nominees to the national Goldwater Scholarship competition. Nominees submit the final version of their applications by mid-January. Selection commitees also look for the potential to make significant future contributions in your chosen field. At least one of these must be in your field of study. The third letter should be from a faculty member who can attest to your potential.