Application Guidelines and How to Apply

Program eligibility & requirements

Who should apply?

• Enrolled college students entering their second year of formal education.
• who have an interest in a health career, and
• have a desire to serve those less fortunate in communities that lack appropriate health care.

Application eligibility guidelines

• A United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) or a United States national status.
• • People are born U.S. citizens if you are born in the United States or if you are born abroad to U.S. citizens. 
  • You may also derive U.S. citizenship if you were under 18 and a lawful permanent resident when one or both of your parents naturalized, or after adoption by a U.S. citizen parent. 
  • Individuals that are born in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Swains Island, and American Samoa who are U.S nationals.
• Applicants must be enrolled college students who will be entering their second year of formal education and attend a college/university in Northeast Ohio.
• First consideration is given to applicants from groups underrepresented in health care professions.
• There is no cost.

Required to apply

Your application should include:

• Completed online application
• A statement of 250 words or less about how you will meet this challenge of an additional 80 hours of programming (September – May) above your normal class load. Please discuss your strategy to ensure your success.
• A personal statement, not to exceed 250 words, that addresses your goals for participation in the program and any unique qualities that you can bring to the Scholar’s Program.
• A description, not to exceed 500 words, about your experiences with interprofessional collaboration, service learning, health promotion or health-education activities. Also, please include your thoughts on the commitment or experience with underserved individuals and/or communities.
• Current college transcripts
• Resume
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher, faculty member or advisor.