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| − | 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. <ref>[http://www.act.org/goldwater/ Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program] </ref> | + | 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. <ref>[http://www.act.org/goldwater/ Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program] </ref> |
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Revision as of 03:03, August 17, 2007
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. [1]