New Scholarship Opportunity

The Health Professions Education Foundation offers many kinds of scholarships. One of which is specially designed for the students in the ADN programs. This scholarship offers up to $10,000 to help students pay for tuition, books, , supplies, required fees, and educational equipment costs.

Anyone who is enrolled or accepted into an associate degree in nursing program is eligible to apply. However, you must be a California resident AND a citizen or permanent resident of U.S. The requirement of the scholarship is that you will HAVE TO COMMIT TO & SIGN A WRITTEN 2-YEAR CONTRACT to serve in a MUA (Medically Underserved Areas) in California upon graduation.

You can download the application form online (go to link below). Application requirements and instructions are also explained in great detail on the Foundation's website. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.
http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HPEF/ADN.html

They are accepting applications twice a year. Spring postmark deadline is March 24, 2010 and Fall deadline is September 11, 2010. The Foundation will notify applicants of the result within 120 days of the postmark deadline. Since they have a list of documents required including an OFFICIAL transcript, so don't wait too long to start your application if you are interested in applying for spring.

Another thing to note is that the scholarship will be funded for one academic year (or two semesters). Your graduation date may impact the amount of funding you are eligible to receive.

Feel free to call or E-mail me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Robin Shum