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Every year the Foundation identifies far more outstanding young scientists, engineers, and mathematicians than it has the resources to support. Your tax-deductible gift helps close that gap — funding scholarships that let high-achieving undergraduates focus on research rather than tuition.

Why it matters

Students in these fields are expected to do more than attend class. To build the skills a research career demands, they are strongly encouraged to take on faculty-mentored, publishable research while still undergraduates — work that leaves little or no time for the part-time jobs whose income might otherwise help pay for college.

Since 1989 the Foundation has awarded more than 11,600 scholarships. The results speak for the model: in the Foundation’s survey of alumni, 99% of Goldwater Scholars had completed at least one degree, roughly 70% had earned or were completing doctorates, and nearly three in four remained active in research. Goldwater Scholars go on to lead laboratories, university departments, and research programs across the country.

Ways to give

Contributions are made through the Barry Goldwater Educational Support Fund, the Foundation’s non-profit partner, and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Establish a named scholarship

Donors who wish to make a larger, lasting commitment can endow a scholarship in their own name, in memory of a loved one, or in honor of an organization — awarded to Goldwater Scholars every year. Learn about establishing a named scholarship →