A total of 282 national scholars were selected on the basis of academic merit by the Goldwater Foundation. The scholarships cover tuition, fees, books and room and board up to $7,500 per year.
The purpose of the Goldwater Scholarship Awards is to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering.
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