Barry Goldwater Scholarships

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years in the U.S. Senate.

By providing scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering, the Goldwater Foundation is helping ensure that the U.S. is producing the number of highly-qualified professionals the Nation needs in these critical fields. Over its 30-year history, Goldwater Scholarships have been awarded to thousands of undergraduates, many of whom have gone on to win other prestigious awards like the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Fellowship, Rhodes Scholarship, Churchill Scholarship and the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship that support our Scholars’ graduate school work. Today, Goldwater alumni can be found conducting research that is helping defend the Nation, finding cures for catastrophic diseases and teaching future generations of scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

UWorld, a leading provider of learning tools for high-stakes exams, is partnering with The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation to grant over $70,000 in financial support and product awards to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation through its philanthropic arm, UWorld Cares. As the Foundation’s first private partner, UWorld’s support expands the number of scholarship opportunities for the next generation of research leaders in STEM, and provides best-in-class resources for the 2024 Goldwater Scholars pursuing careers in medical research.

As part of the partnership, UWorld will provide 72 2024 Goldwater Scholars pursuing a MD/PhD access to their premier MCAT QBank. Additionally, along with scholarship financial support, UWorld will provide six Goldwater Scholars with full access to their extensive USMLE Step 1 QBank. The resources will assist the Scholars as they prepare for their medical school entrance and professional licensure exams that serve as crucial checkpoints for their future success.