Covington Award
National Conference of Bar Examiners
Award: $1,000–$6,000
Deadline: November
To provide support for graduate students in any discipline doing research germane to testing and measurement, particularly in a high-stakes licensure setting. Qualifications: Student conducting the research must be enrolled in a doctoral program and have completed a minimum of one year of study toward the PhD; students who are just completing their PhD are also eligible; the faculty advisor must be willing to work with the student on the project and supervise the student's progress. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include: the student’s curriculum vita; a letter of intent from the student’s faculty advisor; a brief proposal of up to four pages (this component may be very brief for those proposing a literature review); a recent scholarly writing sample; and a cover letter. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.