Submit an application to let us know of your interest. (Application includes past awards, research, professional aspirations, having a faculty sponsor/mentor)
Notification of application status
Sept. 25
Applicants will be notified if they have received provisional institutional support.
Goldwater Pre-application
Sept. 29
If students are approved to continue in the process, they will submit a pre-application to Goldwaterscholarship.gov. The information needed is similar to the campus application.
Letters of Recommendation
Oct. 6
Identify two additional faculty to provide letters of recommendation.
Draft 1 of Research Essay
Oct. 9
Work with faculty sponsor/advisor and submit the first draft of research essay
Draft 2 of Research Essay
Oct. 23
Turn in second draft of research essay with substantial improvements based on feedback
Draft 3 of Research Essay
Nov. 3
Turn in third draft of research essay for final edits and polishing.
Final Endorsement
Nov. 16
Students will be notified if they are approved to submit an application. Students who are endorsed should request official transcripts from Registration and Records.
Complete online questionnaire for Goldwater application
Dec. 8
Submit the Goldwater application (online questionnaire, essay, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts)