Cathy Coughlin STEM Scholars
A Legacy of Big Dreams for Bright Young Women
Programs
Enrichment and credit-bearing, accelerated programs designed for students at every age and stage of talent development.
About the Scholarship
When Cathy M. Coughlin, a Northwestern University graduate and member of the Board of Trustees, passed away in 2015, she left a legacy of success grounded in hard work, talent development and passion for learning. Her life and big dreams for bright young women inspired her friends and family members to approach Center for Talent Development about a scholarship program in Cathy's memory.
The Coughlin STEM Scholars was launched in 2015 with its first cohort of five students. Each year five to ten new scholars are selected, based on availability of funds. Scholars are young women in grade 6 from the Chicagoland area with a strong interest and ability in STEM areas. They participate in the program through grade eight and are provided enrichment and accelerated summer and academic year programming focused on STEM subjects.
A Snapshot of 2023 Coughlin Events
Check out this brief slide show of 2023 Coughlin STEM Scholar activities. Students participated in a variety of courses from Forensic Science to Aerospace Engineering and got a taste of Northwestern's Evanston, Illinois campus.
All of these experiences are made possible by the generosity of friends, family, and donors to the Coughlin STEM Scholars fund.
Coughlin STEM Scholars Tell Their Story
Coughlin Scholars Explain the Program's Impact
What are the benefits do students identify? What would scholars tell a friend about the program?
In this brief video, two Coughlin STEM Scholars talk about their experience with the program and why they value the opportunities it has provided.