Kott Gerontology Scholarship
Kott Gerontology Scholarship Program
Award: $10,000
Deadline: May 31, 2026
The Kott Gerontology Scholars Program (KGSP) advances the field of aging in an effort to bolster opportunities, engagement and quality of life among older adults. KGSP provides internship scholarships to promising graduate students interested in the aging field who are attending Chicagoland-area universities. The KGSP encourages and supports graduate students in a variety of professional specializations to develop skills that will engage and prepare them to continue working with and on behalf of older adults after graduation. Qualifications: Applicants are Chicagoland-area graduate students entering their final year of study and interested in the aging field. Full-time students. Selection criteria: If selected, Kott Scholars are required to participate in no less than 600 hours of on-site field experience during their internship, regardless of the field work requirements of their respective academic institutions. Kott Scholars are also required to complete a macro project that meets their interest and the needs of their host agency. How to apply: Fill out application: www.kottinstitute.org/apply. Upload resume and two signed letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation must include one from a person in your current program of study familiar with your academic performance, and one from a person who has supervised your work outside an academic setting. Resume should include educational background, employment, and volunteer experiences. More details at: www.kottinstitute.org/apply Focus: Gerontology; Aging population; Older Adults; Social Work; Law
Eligibility
- States: IL