North Central College Scholarships

Kovener Special Summer Research Scholarship

The purpose of the Kovener Special Summer Research Scholarship is to provide funding for a summer research stipend for one student who is from a group that is under-represented in the study areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Preferences:
  • First consideration will be given to female physics majors planning to become middle school or high school teachers.
  • Second consideration will be given to female students with exceptional lab skills.
  • Third consideration will be given to other science students from other under-represented groups.
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Member of an under-represented group
  • Must be a sophomore, junior or senior in the Fall following the summer research
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student at North Central College
  • Financial need will be considered
  • Students must complete the online application and include a 1-2 page essay about how a research experience furthers his or her educational or career goals
PLEASE NOTE: There are two separate KOVENER Scholarships
  • The Kovener Special Summer Research Scholarship (this scholarship)
  • The Kovener Summer Research Scholarship
Award
$3,000 stipend
Scopes
  • Psychology and Neuroscience || Major • Neuroscience, Behavioral Track, B.A. • Neuroscience, Behavioral Track, B.S. • Neuroscience, Molecular Track, B.A. • Neuroscience, Molecular Track, B.S. • Psychology, B.A. • Psychology, B.S. || Minor • Industrial/Organizational Psychology Minor • Neuroscience Minor • Psychology Minor
Deadline
03/01/2027
Supplemental questions
  • 1. Which of the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) are you currently pursuing? (Please check all that apply.)
  • 2. This scholarship was established to provide summer research funding for an under-represented student, with first preference given to a female student who is majoring in Physics. Are you a female student currently majoring in Physics? (This is one of the preferences of the scholarship criteria and doesn't exclude you from receiving the scholarship.)
  • 3. Do you plan to become a middle school or high school teacher? (This is one of the preferences of the scholarship criteria and doesn't exclude you from receiving the scholarship.)
  • 4. Are you a female student with exceptional lab skills? (This is one of the preferences of the scholarship criteria and doesn't exclude you from receiving the scholarship.)
  • 5. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student from a group that is under-represented in the study areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). In the space provided, please write a brief statement (2-3 sentences) explaining why you feel you meet this criteria.
  • 6. Please upload an essay (1-2 page, PDF) about how a research experience furthers your educational or career goals.