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title: UMD Junior Awarded 2026 Goldwater Scholarship
date: 2026-04-01T05:30:00-04:00
author: University of Maryland
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# UMD Junior Awarded 2026 Goldwater Scholarship

*April 1, 2026* — by [Jason P. Dinh](/author/jason-p-dinh)


> National Honor Supports Outstanding Students Pursuing STEM Research

*Mc Keldin Mall Sunny 03102026 LE 8314 1920x1080 — Biological sciences major Joshua Mathew ’27 (below) is among 454 Goldwater Scholars selected from 1,485 nominees nationally. (Photo by Lauren Epstein ’29)*

A biological sciences major at the University of Maryland was awarded a 2026 scholarship by the[ Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation](https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/), which encourages research careers in the sciences, mathematics and engineering.

Joshua Mathew ’27 is among 454 Goldwater Scholars selected from 1,485 nominees nationally. Goldwater Scholars receive one- or two-year scholarships that cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $7,500 per year. Over the last 15 years, UMD’s nominations have yielded 48 scholarships—second in the nation only to Stanford.


*Joshua Mathew headshot*




**Topics:** [Campus & Community](https://today.umd.edu/tags/campus-community)


**Tags:** [Biology](https://today.umd.edu/topic/biology), [Student Experience](https://today.umd.edu/topic/student-experience)


**Units:** [College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences](https://today.umd.edu/topic/college-computer-mathematical-and-natural-sciences)