Allied Healthcare Scholarship - HPEF 2012-2013

Award Amount
$2500 Deadline Date
Varies Awards Available
Varies

Description
The Allied Healthcare Scholarship is available to California residents who are currently enrolled in one of the following allied healthcare programs: diagnostic medical sonography, medical imaging, medical laboratory technology, occupational therapy, pharmacy, pharmacy technician, physical therapy, respiratory care, social work, surgical technician, radiologic technology, radiation therapy technology, nuclear medicine technology and clinical laboratory science. To be eligible for this award, you must be a full- or part-time student (no less than six units) at an accredited California school, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Additionally, you must agree to complete a one-year service obligation to practice in a medically underserved area of California providing direct patient care in your field of study or complete 100 volunteer work hours for every $2,000 scholarship or 150 volunteer work hours for every $2,500 scholarship. Selection is based on work experience, financial need, career goals, community service, community background and academic performance. Priority will be given to students who will complete their allied healthcare program within the next two years.



Website
http://www.healthprofessions.ca.gov/