Competitive Scholarships for Undergraduate Study
2007-2008
BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP
About 320 awards (up to $7500/year) to undergraduate science or mathematics students for their last year or two of undergraduate study. Students must be planning a career in science or mathematics. Awards in two categories: two-year scholarships to those who will be juniors and one-year scholarships to those who will be seniors in the upcoming academic year. Must be US citizen, resident alien, or US national. Campus DEADLINE to be considered a Linfield nominee: December 10, 2008; DEADLINE: approx. January, 30, 2009. www.act.org/goldwater
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP
Instituted in the Fall of 2000, this scholarship provides funds for outstanding, well-rounded low-income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hispanic American and Asian-Pacific American students. Must have minimum 3.3 GPA and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants must be nominated by the president, a dean, or by one of their professors, must demonstrate financial need and leadership abilities. They may be an undergraduate student or applying for graduate school. Campus deadline: December 10, 2008. DEADLINE: January 12, 2009. www.gmsp.org/
HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP
70-75 scholarships for $30,000 to full-time junior level college students who plan graduate study to prepare for a career in government or another area of public service. Scholars are eligible for additional assistance toward for graduate. US citizen or national. Campus DEADLINE to be considered a Linfield nominee: December 10, 2008; DEADLINE: February 3, 2009. www.truman.gov

