Goldwater Scholarship for STEM students – EXTENDED DEADLINE JANUARY 15

We have extended the campus deadline for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship.  If you know any outstanding sophomores or juniors in STEM fields who plan on pursuing the PhD, please share this announcement with them:
 
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Dear High Achieving Student in a Science, Math or Engineering Major,
 
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship might be in your future! Are you a junior or advanced sophomore?  Do you plan to continue on to graduate school for a PhD? Do you have a strong undergraduate research record?
The University of Illinois is still accepting applications to nominate for this prestigious award. The Goldwater Scholarship offers $7,500 to either sophomores or juniors in STEM disciplines who aim to pursue a Ph.D. in their field. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.  Goldwater Scholars frequently go on to garner prestigious graduate fellowships and embark on cutting-edge careers in academic research.
The deadline for consideration has been extended to January 15.
More information about the Goldwater can be found here: http://topscholars.illinois.edu/goldwater.  Please contact us for an appointment if you would like to discuss whether the Goldwater is right for you.
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Thank you and best wishes,
 
Richelle Bernazzoli, Ph.D.
Scholarships Coordinator
National and International Scholarships Program  |  University of Illinois