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