20 U.S.C. § 4704 : US Code - Section 4704: Barry Goldwater scholarship and excellence in education awards

Search 20 U.S.C. § 4704 : US Code - Section 4704: Barry Goldwater scholarship and excellence in education awards

(a) Award of scholarships and fellowships
(1) The Foundation may award scholarships and fellowships to
eligible persons for study in the fields of science and
mathematics. Such scholarships and fellowships shall be awarded to
persons as provided in this chapter who meet the minimum criteria
established by the Foundation.
(2) Scholarships shall be awarded to outstanding undergraduate
students who intend to pursue careers in mathematics and the
natural sciences.
(3) Fellowships shall be awarded to outstanding graduate students
who intend to pursue advanced degrees in mathematics and the
natural sciences.
(4) The Foundation may provide, directly or by contract, for the
conduct of nationwide competition for the purpose of selecting
recipients of scholarships and fellowships awarded under this
chapter.
(b) Barry Goldwater Scholars
Recipients of scholarships and fellowships under this chapter
shall be known as "Barry Goldwater Scholars".
(c) Award of honoraria to volunteers
(1) The Foundation may award honoraria to outstanding educators,
teachers, and persons who have volunteered to assist in secondary
schools who have made significant contributions to improve the
quality of instruction in mathematics and sciences in the secondary
school. To the extent the Board determines such action practicable,
honoraria awarded under this subsection shall be awarded annually
to persons described in the preceding sentence as follows:
(A) To two persons selected at large from each State.
(B) To one person selected from each county in each State.
(C) To persons affiliated with secondary schools on military
reservations.
(D) To persons affiliated with the dependent overseas school
system.
(2) The Board shall establish a schedule of honoraria to be
awarded under paragraph (1).