Kovener Summer Research Scholarship

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

First consideration will be given to physics majors planning to become middle school or high school teachers.
Second consideration will be given to students with exceptional lab skills.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • 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 Summer Research Scholarship (this scholarship)
  • The Kovener Special Summer Research Scholarship

Donor
Gary and Sharon Kovener
Award
$3,000 stipend
Deadline
04/12/2024
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 a student with first preference given to a student who is majoring in Physics. Are you 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 have exceptional lab skills? (This is one of the preferences of the scholarship criteria and doesn't exclude you from receiving the scholarship.)
  4. 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.)
  5. Please upload an essay (1-2 page, PDF) about how a research experience furthers your educational or career goals.