Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) will award 10 scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll, or to students who are already enrolled, in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational or technical school during the 2011-12 academic year.  The Louis Stokes Health Scholars program 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.

Amount

Up to $8,000 for the 2011-12 academic year.  CBCF will disburse $4,000 at the beginning of each semester, contingent on maintaining the minimum academic requirements.  All scholarships will be electronically transferred to the institution of attendance to be used to cover all education-related expenses.

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, vocational 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.

 

Deadline

April 14, 2011

Application Materials

1.      A completed application form

2.      A personal statement essay (500-1,000 words) that addresses all four (4) of the topics listed on the application in one cohesive essay

3.      Two (2) letters of recommendation. One recommendation should come from a community or public service leaders (i.e. church leaders, community leader, volunteer organization). Email addresses will be requested of each recommender

4.      Copy of Federal Student Aid Report

5.      One (1) page resume listing extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service and special skills

6.      A recent photograph suitable for publication; i.e. a cap and gown picture, or other professional quality and professionally dressed photograph

7.      Sealed transcripts from all institutions attended to be sent to:

 

Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20036

 

Questions

Call (202) 263-2800 or email scholarships@cbcfinc.org for additional information.