Undergraduate Fellowships Requiring Campus Committee Review

Wellesley College Information for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship: The screening process that leads to nomination by Wellesley College includes submitting the following preliminary application material to the Center for Work and Service (CWS) by the campus deadline:

Checklist:

• Cover Sheet
• Nominee Information Form
• Essay
• Three evaluations
• Copy of your high school transcript
• Grade report or unofficial copy of all transcripts (not the Web version)

We strongly recommend that you consult with a faculty member for assistance, both in selecting an issue or problem to discuss and in writing a well-constructed essay. Please be very careful to follow directions on the Nominee's Essay form. The following instruction from the Goldwater Foundation should be of help:

Prepare a carefully thought-out, well-researched response to the essay question. The essay topic should directly relate to the student's area of academic study and should represent an area where the student's knowledge is notable. Many students cite actual research experience in which they are or have been involved. In addition to actual experiences, evidence of additional investigation into the study of the topic must be demonstrated.

Candidates will be e-mailed to let them know whether or not they are invited to interview with the committee. Interviews usually take place during early November. Up to four nominees may be selected by the college committee. Questions concerning the application process should be addressed to Ellie Perkins.

More information is available at [www.act.org/goldwater].