The Kott Gerontology Scholars Program (KGSP) is a distinguished program offering career development, peer connections, and professional networking opportunities for Chicago-area graduate students pursuing careers in aging.

The Kott Gerontology Scholars Program:
› Engages Chicago-area graduate students from diverse disciplines to prepare them for meaningful careers in the field of aging. 
› Provides ‘hands-on’ experience through 600-hour internships with agencies and organizations serving older adults, aligned with each Scholar’s area of study.
› Represents a broad range of aging-focused professions, including social work, behavioral health counseling, law, art therapy, public administration, non-profit management, public health, and occupational therapy.
› Builds a dynamic network of professionals working with and on behalf of older adults in areas of advocacy, health and wellness, social supports, community building, research, and innovation.

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