Summer Awards
The David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Student Success is pleased to announce the continuation of its summer awards program. Summer awards are meant to support and encourage undergraduates affiliated with the Center in their desire to expand their academic endeavors. Award recipients can use these funds in several ways including but not limited to: taking additional courses, pursuing study abroad opportunities, or working toward an internship.
We have limited funding and are only able to grant summer awards to four or five students. Some parameters to consider before applying:
- We cannot fund summer classes at another institution, only courses at URochester
- We cannot fund summer classes for a second major, a minor, or to complete pre-med requirements
- You are more likely to receive funding for a summer course if you need the course to stay on track in your program of study
- You are more likely to receive funding for a summer internship/research experience, if that experience is not well funded or unfunded
- We will only help fund experiences abroad that are associated with URochester’s Center for Education Abroad
Applications
To ensure you are submitting a competitive application, please meet with your Kearns Center advisor prior to submitting. A requirement of the application, if you are requesting funds for a summer course, is for you to upload your program of study and talk about how a summer course will help you graduate.
Applicants must submit a complete application by the deadline to be considered. Late applications will not be considered.
Timeline
Application opens December 22, 2025
Application closes February 27, 2026
Applicants notified by March 20, 2026
Applicant confirmation and submission of agreement by March 27, 2026
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the application process or would like more information about an individual award, please contact Melissa Raucci at mraucci@ur.rochester.edu
Learn More
Hear from our 2024 summer award recipients! Check out the video below.