More than 70 astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle programs are helping the United States retain its world leadership in science and technology by providing scholarships for college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional performance in the science or engineering field of their major.
Year
Winner
2023
Lucien Tsai
2020
Kaveh Gabriel Pezeshki
2018
Nina M Brown
2016
Calvin Leung
2006
Samuel D. Eisenberg
2004
Adam E. Pivonka
2003
William Steven Kolthammer
2000
Robert J. Walters
1997
Whittier R. Myers
1995
Carl W. Coryell-Martin
1993
Leo [Parker] Dirac
1989
Douglas E. Dunston
Astronaut Scholarship Recipients
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
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.