The Kott Gerontology Scholars Program (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.
Scholarship Details
- Offered through the Kott Gerontology Scholars Program to advance the field of aging
- Provides internship scholarships for advanced degree graduate students
- Supported by the Russell and Josephine Kott Charitable Memorial Trust since 2004
- Designed to strengthen opportunities, engagement, and quality of life for older adults
- Encourages graduate students to build skills and experience in aging-related work
- Supports a wide range of professional specializations including social work, psychology, counseling, law, and creative therapies
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an advanced graduate student pursuing an accredited degree program in the Chicago area
- Must be attending a Chicagoland-area university
- Must be interested in professional work focused on aging and older adult communities
- Graduate program must be accredited by the relevant professional organization
- Applicants should demonstrate commitment to continuing work with and on behalf of older adults after graduation
Application Process
- Confirm that you are an advanced graduate student enrolled at an eligible Chicagoland-area university
- Ensure your graduate program aligns with aging-related professional practice and is properly accredited
- Prepare application materials demonstrating your interest in gerontology and serving older adults
- Apply for an internship opportunity through the Kott Gerontology Scholars Program
- Submit all required materials according to KGSP application instructions and deadlines
Kott Gerontology Scholars represent an exciting and diverse range of professions that include social work, psychology/behavioral health, counseling, law, art therapy, and dance movement therapy, among others. KGSP strives to build a robust pipeline of enthused aging professionals to support increasing longevity among the growing number older adults in our communities.
