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Goldwater Scholar

Ohio Wesleyan student Ian Sander '27 has been named a 2026-2027 Goldwater Scholar by the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The highly competitive Goldwater Scholarship is widely considered the preeminent undergraduate award for students pursuing degrees in mathematics, science, or engineering.

Ian is one of 454 college sophomores and juniors nationwide selected to receive a Goldwater Scholarship this cycle. He was chosen from a pool of 1,485 students nominated nationwide. The one- and two-year Goldwater Scholarships provide up to $7,500 a year for college costs.

At Ohio Wesleyan, Ian is pursuing a triple major in microbiology, predentistry, and psychology, combined with a minor in chemistry. After earning his OWU diploma, he plans to pursue dual Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Doctor of Oral Biology (Ph.D.) degrees.