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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
Sponsor: Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
6225 Brandon Avenue, Suite 315
Springfield, VA 22150
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores or juniors, U.S. citizens or resident aliens, have a minimum "B" GPA and be in the upper fourth of their class. Award must be used during the junior or senior year of college. Selection is based on potential and intent to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering.
Sponsor: Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
6225 Brandon Avenue, Suite 315
Springfield, VA 22150
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores or juniors, U.S. citizens or resident aliens, have a minimum "B" GPA and be in the upper fourth of their class. Award must be used during the junior or senior year of college. Selection is based on potential and intent to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering.
Amount: Up to $7,500
Deadline: January (last Friday)
How to apply: Institutions nominate college sophomores or juniors. Applicants may not apply directly to the foundation.
Website: https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/
Graduate Summer Student Research Assistantship
Sponsor: National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
NRAO Headquarters
520 Edgemont Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Eligibility: Applicants must be first- or second-year graduate students interested in astronomical research. Recipients work on-site for 10 to 12 weeks, beginning in late May or early June.
Sponsor: National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
NRAO Headquarters
520 Edgemont Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Eligibility: Applicants must be first- or second-year graduate students interested in astronomical research. Recipients work on-site for 10 to 12 weeks, beginning in late May or early June.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://science.nrao.edu/opportunities/student-programs
Undergraduate Summer Student Research Assistantship
Sponsor: National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
NRAO Headquarters
520 Edgemont Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Eligibility: Depending on the specific program, applicants must be either undergraduates or graduating college seniors. Recipients work on-site for 10 to 12 weeks, beginning in late May or early June.
Sponsor: National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)
NRAO Headquarters
520 Edgemont Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Eligibility: Depending on the specific program, applicants must be either undergraduates or graduating college seniors. Recipients work on-site for 10 to 12 weeks, beginning in late May or early June.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://science.nrao.edu/opportunities/student-programs
