Gerontology

Gerontology is the study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of ageing. The word was coined by Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov in 1903, from the Greek γέρων, geron, "old man" and -λογία, -logia, "study of". The field is distinguished from geriatrics, which is the branch of medicine that specializes in the treatment of existing disease in older adults. Gerontologists include researchers and practitioners in the fields of biology, nursing, medicine, criminology, dentistry, social work, physical and occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, economics, political science, architecture, geography, pharmacy, public health, housing, and anthropology.

The multidisciplinary nature of gerontology means that there are a number of sub-fields which overlap with gerontology. There are policy issues, for example, involved in government planning and the operation of nursing homes, investigating the effects of an ageing population on society, and the design of residential spaces for older people that facilitate the development of a sense of place or home. Dr. Lawton, a behavioral psychologist at the Philadelphia Geriatric Center, was among the first to recognize the need for living spaces designed to accommodate the elderly, especially those with Alzheimer's disease. As an academic discipline the field is relatively new. The USC Leonard Davis School created the first PhD, master's and bachelor's degree programs in gerontology in 1975.

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Scholarships for Gerontology Majors

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details
 

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

award

Up to $30,000

deadline

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ISI Graduate Fellowship

Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI)

Up to $15,000 January 19, 2024 See Details
 

ISI Graduate Fellowship

Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI)

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

January 19, 2024
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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $5,000 February 01, 2024 See Details
 

Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

February 01, 2024
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Carl Abbott Fellowship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $5,000 February 01, 2024 See Details
 

Carl Abbott Fellowship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

February 01, 2024
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AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

$5,000 April 01, 2024 See Details
 

AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

award

$5,000

deadline

April 01, 2024
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Mary Goodykoontz Barnes Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Up to $3,000 February 01, 2024 See Details
 

Mary Goodykoontz Barnes Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

February 01, 2024
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Mary Campbell Tow Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Up to $3,000 February 01, 2024 See Details
 

Mary Campbell Tow Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

February 01, 2024
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Margaret Foster Hoff Memorial Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Up to $3,000 February 01, 2024 See Details
 

Margaret Foster Hoff Memorial Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

February 01, 2024
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Faith M. Knowler Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Up to $3,000 February 01, 2024 See Details
 

Faith M. Knowler Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

February 01, 2024
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SBB Research STEM Scholarship

SBB Research Group

$2,500 Varies See Details
 

SBB Research STEM Scholarship

SBB Research Group

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$2,500

deadline

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