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

Donor
Gary and Sharon Kovener
Award
$3,000 stipend
Deadline
04/15/2025
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.
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