CBCF Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program
Deadline: March 29, 2012
The Louis Stokes Health Scholars program, sponsored by the United Health Foundation, seeks to increase the number of qualified, yet underrepresented, college students entering the health workforce. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest to work in underserved communities. Students currently attending two-year institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents who have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical school. The anticipated degree must be in a subject that will lead to a career in a health field. The ideal candidate is a student at a two-year institution who plans to complete a four-year degree and seek work in an underserved community. Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate financial need. Employees or immediate family members of UnitedHealth Group and its affiliates, CBC Members, the CBC Foundation staff, the CBC Foundation Board of Directors or the CBC Foundation Corporate Advisory Council are not eligible.
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