CooperVision Healthcare and STEM Scholarship*

Scholarship:  $2000
Number of Scholarships Granted:  1

Eligibility:  Any major at SOTA, field of study in college must be in healthcare or STEM-related:  SOTA student demonstrating excellence in math and/or science. Minimum GPA=2.5; Please see preferences in scholarship description.

Scholarship Description:  CooperVision is a medical device company that produces vision care solutions globally.  The company knows the importance of diversity in its workforce and wants to encourage graduating high school seniors from under-represented groups to consider healthcare and other STEM-related career fields as they enter college.  To further that mission, the company is sponsoring a scholarship for students at Rochester City School District’s School of the Arts.  Preference will be given to students pursuing a healthcare related major and belonging to the African Diaspora.  

Scholarship award winners and CooperVision will stay in contact over the student’s 4-year college journey in subsequent years to keep CooperVision informed about their academic progress. This could be through a mentorship with an individual from Cooper’s Professional Affairs organization, an internship opportunity at CooperVision or some other mechanism.

Required Documentation:

• General Application (only fill out one time for all awards and/or scholarships)

• Attach a personal statement regarding their interest in the healthcare or STEM fields and how their experiences at SOTA influenced their decision to pursue at the college level

• Proof of acceptance into a post-secondary institution