Three UF Students Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation named three UF students as scholarship recipients for the 2009-2010 academic year -- out of a total 278 scholarships awarded to undergraduate sophomores and juniors across the U.S.

UF’s chemistry winners are Mehrnoush Arrar, a chemistry junior; Miorel Palii, a junior in interdisciplinary studies (biochemistry, physics, and computer science); and Christopher Marth, a sophomore with a dual major in microbiology and chemistry.

Goldwater Scholars are selected on the basis of academic merit from over 1,000 applicants in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering.
Established in 1986, this scholarship encourages outstanding students to pursue careers in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering.

In its 21-year history, the foundation has awarded 5,801 scholarships worth approximately 56 million dollars. The one- and two-year scholarships cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.