Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program
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| Web site |
Link to program web site |
| Type |
Scholarship |
| Sponsor |
Health Professions Education Foundation |
| Deadline |
September 11, 2010
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| Tagged keywords |
Allied Health, California, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Financial Aid, Medical Assistants, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Physical Therapy Occupations, Shortage Designations, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Surgical Technologists |
| Description |
The purpose of the Allied Healthcare Scholarship is to:-
Encourage allied healthcare professionals to practice direct patient care in a medically underserved area (MUA) of California;
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Increase the number of appropriately trained allied healthcare professionals;
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Encourage underrepresented groups to pursue an allied healthcare profession.
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| Amount |
Students who attend a community college program are eligible for a scholarship up to $4,000. Students who attend a university program are eligible for a scholarship up to $4,500. |
| Geographic Coverage |
California |
| Eligibility |
To be eligible for a scholarship, students must sign a contract with
the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD)/
Health Professions Education Foundation and agree to the following
terms:
- Be enrolled or accepted in one of the following allied healthcare programs:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical
Assistant, Medical Imaging, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nuclear
Medicine Technology, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Technician, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiation
Therapy Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care, Social
Work, Speech Therapy, Surgical Technician, and Ultrasound Technician.
- Be a full-time or part-time student (no less than six (6) units) in a
California accredited school.
- Immediately following graduation, complete a one (1) year service
obligation working in a MUA of California providing direct patient care
on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) in your field of study.
OR
Immediately following graduation, complete 100 volunteer work
hours for every $4,000 scholarship or 150 volunteer work hours for
every $4,500 scholarship. Volunteer work must be providing direct
patient care in an MUA.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 each year funds are received.
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| Instructions |
Applications for the Allied Healthcare Scholarship are accepted biannually in March and September. Scholarships funded under this program are intended to pay or repay tuition, required fees, books, supplies, and educational equipment costs related to the applicant’s
allied healthcare education. All awards are subject to the availability of funding. |
| Contacts |
Health Professions Education Foundation
Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program
400 R Street, Suite 460
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: 1.800.773.1669 |
Last updated June 11, 2010
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