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Goldwater Scholarship

For Sophomores and Juniors Planning Graduate Study in Mathematics, Engineering, and the Sciences

Outstanding UCLA sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering are invited to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship.

The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation awards up to 300 merit-based educational scholarships to college sophomores and juniors throughout the United States.

Award:
Each scholarship will cover eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $7,500 annually. Sophomore level nominees will be eligible for two years of support and junior level nominees for one year of support.

Eligibility:
In order to be considered for UCLA nomination you must:

1) Be a sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor's degree on a full-time basis. "Sophomore" is defined as a student who plans two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning September 2008. "Junior" is defined as a student who plans one more year of full-time undergraduate study beginning September 2008.
2) Be enrolled in an undergraduate field of study that will lead to a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering
3) Have a college grade point average of at least 3.0
4) Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or a U.S. national

Further Information: Available at the Goldwater Scholarship website.

Application for nomination:

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UCLA Campus Deadline:

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 by 4pm