‘Berg Student Awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
John Santa Maria ’08, of Cliffside Park, N.J., was awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.Monday, April 10, 2006 01:59 PM
The Goldwater Scholarships are given to students who have performed independent research and plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in science, mathematics or engineering. The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier undergraduate award of its type.
Santa Maria is a biochemistry and mathematics double major at Muhlenberg College.
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
