The Goldwater Scholarship has been won by 20 UIC students in the last 16 years. You could be next!
What is the Goldwater Scholarship?
The Goldwater is a $7500 award for sophomores and juniors committed to earning PhDs or MD/PhDs in math, science or engineering. Students apply as undergraduates and the money must be used toward the following year(s) of undergraduate study.
What is the deadline?
UIC’s internal Goldwater deadline is November 11.
What makes a good Goldwater Scholar?
-very strong grades (3.8 or higher)
-research experience
-a commitment to a career in research
If you have questions about the scholarship, please check it out online at goldwater.scholarsapply.org and direct any questions you have to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu
