Scholarships Available: Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholars Program $2,500 – Deadline February 8, 2023

About the Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholars Program

The Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholars Program supports young leaders who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a clinical (e.g., pharmacist, physician, practitioner, nurse) or non-clinical (e.g., accounting, business administration, finance, human resources, marketing, operations, public policy) career in the healthcare industry.

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable health care services and improving the health of our members and the communities we serve. We believe good health is a fundamental right shared by all and we recognize that good health extends beyond the doctor’s office and the hospital. It begins with healthy environments: fresh fruits and vegetables in neighborhood stores, clean air, accessible parks, and safe playgrounds and educational opportunities to meet the workforce demands of the future. Good health for the entire community requires equity, social and economic well-being.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must have a permanent address and reside in one of the following states/districts: California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, or Washington D.C.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), earned from 9th grade through the first semester/term of 12th grade
• Must plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or community college, in the US, for the 2023-2024 academic year

Other

• Students must have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a clinical (e.g., pharmacist, physician, practitioner, nurse) or non-clinical (e.g., accounting, business administration, finance, human resources, marketing, operations public policy) career in the healthcare industry
• Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need
• Preference will be given to students from underrepresented communities

Timeline
Online applications opened January 1, 2023, and close February 8, 2023, 5:00 PM PT. Scholarship recipients will be selected in June 2023, with awards disbursed in the fall (November-December).

• January 1, 2023 Application, Phase I opens
• February 8, 2023 Deadline for Application, Phase I at 5:00 PM PT
• March 3, 2023 Finalists announced. Application, Phase II opens
• March 31, 2023 Deadline for Application, Phase II at 5:00 PM PT
• June 2023 Scholar Announcement
• September-October 2023 Scholar Enrollment Verification
• November-December 2023 Financial awards are disbursed

Funding
Selected students will receive a $2,500 award

Website: KP-Health-Equity-Scholars.hsfts.net