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Fall 2010 National Healthcare Career Network Scholarship Application
The FALL application period is open September 8, 2010. Recipients will be announced by December 15, 2010.
It takes a special person to dedicate themselves to a career of caring for others. Doctors, nurses, aides and therapists provide direct patient care and their work is supported by the many others who work in the different facets of hospital administration. In recognition of the importance of this dedication and the impact of all health care jobs on our health we are proud to announce the National Healthcare Career Network (NHCN) Scholarship Program.
The NHCN brings together health care audiences across the health care spectrum and connects them through a single network. The goal of the NHCN is to create a network of linked professional health care membership organizations to provide job placement, career development and advancement opportunities to health care professionals.
The scholarship will be awarded to individuals committed to health careers and to being life long learners, mentors, and volunteers who will participate in professional societies, community organizations and networking groups as they advance in their careers. Students and professionals from all areas of health care, clinical and non-clinical, are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to those interested in positions that are difficult to fill or with high turnover rate including nursing, radiology, pharmacy, therapy, business/health care administration, medical technology, allied health, etc.
The NHCN Scholarship Program is made possible through the generous contributions of the American Hospital Association’s Career Center Charter Members and the leaders at these organizations who enthusiastically support health care education.
Scholarship Requirements & Details
Access the application here.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled as full- and part-time students in an undergraduate or graduate health care program at an accredited college or university OR professionals pursuing health care continuing education and certifications. Applicants must possess U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
Application Steps
- Between September 8, 2010 and October 15, 2010, complete the online application including an essay of no more than 500 words - this essay is required in order to submit your application. The essay should address this question: What are your career goals and how will you advance the NHCN mission?
- Applications will be reviewed to establish whether the individual meets the minimum qualifications and those who do not will be rejected.
- The essays of students selected through step #2 will be evaluated. If an essay is deemed acceptable, the applicant will be invited to continue with the process.
- Students selected through step #2 must submit the following additional information:
- Resume;
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status;
- One letter of recommendation from a professor or faculty;
- One letter of recommendation from a colleague, preferably your supervisor; and
- An official undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate transcripts; certification requirements
- Submission of additional materials
- Transcripts must be sent by the university or college and must be received sealed.
- Letters of recommendation must be sent by their author and must be received sealed with their signature across the envelope seal.
- The remaining supporting documentation may be mailed, faxed or sent by email.
- All required information must be received at the NHCN office on or before 5:00 p.m. (CDT) November 1, 2010 in order for the applicant to be eligible for consideration.
Please - only send documents for step #2 - if you are invited to participate in step #2. You will recieve word via e-mail from our Career Center Concierge.
Selection Process
The selection committee will be composed of AHA Career Center Charter Members, employees of American Hospital Association and the Institute for Diversity in Healthcare Management, as well as select volunteers. The committee will review all qualifying applications and select the recipients. The committee will use the criteria mentioned above but may also take into consideration the following: quality of student essay, academic performance and letters of recommendation.
Awards
Scholarship recipients will be announced no later than December 15, 2010 and recipients will be contacted directly. Two $1,500 awards will be made for Fall 2010. The funds awarded can be used for tuition, books, supplies, and housing assistance while in school. All awards are paid directly to the recipient and are taxable as earnings.
2010 Deadlines and Important Dates
September 8th The application process opens.
October 15, 2010 All candidate applications must be submitted.
November 1, 2010 All application supporting documentation must be received from candidates.
December 2010 The scholarship awards will be announced (specific date TBD).
December 2010 Scholarship award distributed (specific date TBD).
For additional information please e-mail us at CareerCenter@aha.org.