Who Can Apply:
*Possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
*Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
*Have a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by your college or university.
*Be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, undocumented immigrant or designated DACA (“Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals”) recipient of the U.S.
*Be a current high school graduate, who plans to enroll full-time, as a first-year college student during the fall semester of 2023, at a U.S.-located, four-year accredited, not-for-profit college or university; or two-year accredited, not-for-profit community college.
*Be interested in pursuing either a clinical career path (e.g., pharmacist, physician, practitioner, nurse) or non-clinical career path (e.g., accounting, business administration, human resources, marketing, public policy) career path in the healthcare industry.
Submission:
1. A current copy of your high school transcript (unofficial copy can be submitted).
2. An online recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community leader (letters from a family member or a friend is unacceptable). Please use the recommendation instructions located to the right for further assistance.
3. A full copy of the 2023-2024 school year student aid report (SAR), if you’re a designated DACA or undocumented immigrant student, please upload your DACA document(s) confirming that you’re a designated DACA or undocumented student.
4. Respond to essay prompt regarding career interests in healthcare and why.
Deadline: June 14, 2023
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2i8Y00000BGd4jQAD
