To foster and encourage US excellence in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering.  Benefit:  Pays up to $7500 per year toward tuition and expenses  One or two years of support.  Up to 300/year  Probably most prestigious general undergraduate STEM award.

 Full-time STEM student  One to two years FT undergraduate study left  Minimum B GPA  Usually *much* higher, mean GPA 3.95  US Citizen or permanent resident with intent to become citizen  Not formal requirements, but …  Nearly all Goldwater Scholars intend to get a PhD.  Nearly all have some kind of undergraduate research experience

 Nomination required  Internal (Drexel) Deadline: January 4, 2010  Materials  Statement of career goals and educational plans.  2-page essay discussing a scientific issue or problem of particular interest.  3 recommendations  Transcripts  Applicants evaluated by state of permanent residence.  March 2010

 Outstanding academic performance.  Strong commitment to a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering  Promising student with intellectual intensity  Potential for a significant future contribution in chosen field

 For undergraduate students committed to environmental careers -- any field  $5000 for undergraduate tuition and expenses, mentoring  Awards 80 scholarships and 50 honorable mentions; April announcement  Four-day mandatory orientation in Tucson, expenses paid by foundation, usually early August

 FT student, any discipline  One to two years FT undergraduate study left  Demonstrable commitment to the environment  Leadership and community service in environmental issues  At least 3.0 GPA  US Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident

 Nomination required; Campus deadline February 1, 2010  Several short essays  Career goals  Leadership experience  Environmentalism  Longer essay connecting Morris Udall with your passions  discuss a significant public speech, legislative act, or public policy statement by Congressman Udall and its impact on your field of study, interests, and career goals.  3 letters of recommendation  Transcripts

 Department of Defense  Goal: increase civilian scientists and engineers working in Defense labs.  Full tuition support + $25-40K stipend + books  Summer internships and post-graduation jobs at DoD labs.  Sponsoring agency

 US Citizen  Over 18 years old  FT undergraduate/graduate in approved field  Min 3.0 GPA  Able to work summers  aptitude and interest in theoretical and applied research -- "hand-on-the-bench“ types.  strong interest in working for the DoD as a civilian research scientist or engineer

 Dec 15 deadline  SAT/GRE  Min 3.0 GPA  Two references  Official transcript  Summary of Goals  Why do you want to work for the DoD?  How will it help you? How will it help them?

 UNCF, HCF, SHPE  Up to $10,000/year + mentoring  Paid summer internship at NASA  Focus on underserved and underrepresented groups

 US Citizen  FT STEM student  Rising freshman, sophomore, junior  Min 3.0 GPA

 Online application  One letter of reference  Official transcript  Proof of citizenship  Resume  Personal Essay  ns/Students-rd.html

What you should be doing now  Keep your grades up (especially for Goldwater)  Get to know people (faculty, community leaders)  Show your genuine interest and enthusiasm  Ask for their input on your candidacy  Get involved  Seek out leadership roles and opportunities.  Research projects  STAR, Co-op, Class projects. Publication? Esp for Goldwater.  Community service projects. Esp Udall.  Share your ideas  attend/present at relevant conferences, poster sessions, etc.

 Goldwater: up to four candidates per year.  Udall: up to six candidates per year  Drexel faculty nominating committee will select applicants that best meet the award’s criteria.  No nomination required for SMART, NASA MUST.

 Extremely important.  Choose carefully  The best letters come from those who know you best.  Cultivate faculty relationships over time.  Approach potential recommenders *early*  gauge their support  give graceful ways out  Give recommenders printed materials/clear instructions  Let me know who your recommenders are as soon as you know.  Keep in touch with recommenders after the application has gone out  Thank faculty members for their support and let them know when you hear.

 Start early!!  Get input from readers in and out of your field  Revise revise revise. And revise again.  Work closely with your recommenders on your application.  Work closely with me throughout.  Consider applying for more than one award.  Try to represent your real self as best you can, then relax.

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