The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...

For further information and application materials refer to the website above or contact NHSC Loan Repayment
Program, 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 450, Vienna, VA 322182 800-221-9393
• National Health Service Corps – State Loan Repayment Program
The National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program is a part of the overall strategy of the NHSC
to improve access to primary and preventive health services for under-served communities and populations. The
NHSC provices funds directly to States for the operation of Loan Repayment Programs. The Federal
Government and States provide a dollar for dollar match to assist in the repayment of qualifying educational
loans for eligible participants.
Who is eligible: Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse-Midwives, Physician
Assistants, Dentists and Dental Hygienists, Mental Health Professionals, including Clinical Psychologists,
Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychiatric Nurse Specialists.
For further information or application materials, contact your State Health Resources & Services
Administrator.
• Portland Water District – Joseph A. DiPietro Memorial Scholarship
http://www.pwd.org/about/Scholarship.php
Criteria:
Students must demonstrate financial need.
Students must live in PWD’s service territory (Portland,South Portland, Westbrook, Windham, Gorham,
Raymond, Cumberland, Falmouth, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth).
Students must have a declared major that is related to PWD’s mission to protect public health and the
environment (e.g., environmental studies, sciences, engineering, medical, dental, trades, public administration).
Preference will be given to a student that attends or plans to attend an accredited college or university (Husson
College, University of Southern Maine, University of New England, Southern Maine Community College) in
PWD’s member communities.
Scholarship will be given on a one-time basis; not "renewable."
Preference will be given to students who have an affiliation with the Portland Water District.
Preference will be given to students that demonstrate educational excellence through GPA, SAT, academic
honors, etc.
Preference will be given to students that demonstrate a commitment to the community through involvement.
Deadlines:
The $1,500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student. The scholarship committee, a
sub committee of the Board of Trustees, will review applications in the summer and award the
scholarship in September. To apply, students must complete the application by May 15.
Contact mclements@pwd.org if you have further questions.
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