The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education was founded to pay tribute to Senator Barry M. Goldwater and to foster and encourage excellence in science, mathematics, and engineering. Approximately 250 Goldwater Scholars are named each year.
Senior scholars are eligible for one year.
These awards are based on merit and are made to students who will be college juniors or seniors in the fall semester after they apply. Strong candidates will have participated in research or have demonstrated intellectual curiosity in other ways such as independent investigation into a theory or issue related to their field of interest. All candidates must be nominated by Scripps College. Applications will not be accepted directly from candidates. Scripps College can nominate up to four students.