Introducing The Kukolich Genetics Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Scholarship is open to current full-time and half-time Cook Children’s employees in good standing with a minimum of 1 year of eligible service from the date these applications are due. 
• Applicant must have already obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and be seeking a master’s degree in genetic counseling. 
• Applicant must intend to remain employed at Cook Children’s for at least two years following receipt of the scholarship. 
• Applicant must not have received the Kukolich Scholarship for a prior graduate-level degree. 
• All applicants, whether needs-based or merit-based, must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
• Who is not eligible: 
  • Employees serving on the Scholarship selection committee 
  • Family members of Scholarship selection committee members 
  • Prior scholarship recipients

Selection Criteria and Process:

• Applications must include the attached application form, an overview of school and community contributions or resume, two letters of recommendation, evidence of the completion of a bachelor’s degree, evidence of acceptance or current enrollment in an accredited genetic counseling master’s degree program, and evidence of GPA > 3.0. 
  • Students applying for a needs-based scholarship must complete the release for verification of unmet financial need through the chosen university. 
  • All applicants, whether needs-based or merit-based, must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 
• Applicant must be accepted into or enrolled as a part- or full-time student in a master’s degree program in genetics counseling.
• Evaluation of applications will include financial need, academic accomplishments, career aspirations and alignment with Cook Children’s values. 
• Award amounts will be determined by number of selected applications. The total award money available to an applicant is up to 100% coverage of tuition and fees.
• Awards are contingent upon evidence of enrollment, and evidence of financial need, if applicable.