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Application Process
The application for the 2010 Program will be available October 4, 2009, and the
deadline to apply is 5 pm ET December 4, 2009. If you would
like to receive an email when the application is available, please click here to sign up for our Minority Health email
subscriptions.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be a senior or a recent
graduate (a person who graduated in September 2008 or later) of an accredited
U.S. college or university in the fall of 2010. Graduate students and individuals
with an advanced degree are not eligible to apply. Successful applicants will
show evidence of academic achievement and will demonstrate the following: - Be a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial or ethnic disparities in health; and/or
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Have experience working in or with programs that address health issues disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities or underserved communities (e.g. local health departments, community health centers, inner city/rural hospitals or organizations that conduct research on or develop policy related to health or healthcare disparities) or have done previous academic work (e.g. taken courses, written papers or participate in research projects) related to health disparities.
HOW TO APPLY
The 2010 application is completely web-based. In order to complete the application, you will need the following pieces of information: - an electronic copy of your resume,
- an electronic copy of your official transcript,
- a list of extracurricular activities, and
- the email addresses for at
least two references (one of whom must be a faculty member).
Please note that we will contact your references to complete their recommendation. They will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation as well as complete a short questionnaire.
All application materials, including letters of recommendation, are due by 5 pm ET December 4, 2009.
If you are ready to begin your application, please follow the link below.
>> Apply Now
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates are selected based on academic performance, interest in health policy, demonstrated leadership potential and community involvement. A distinguished National Advisory Committee guides the program's highly competitive selection process and strives to select a class of scholars who are academically, geographically and culturally diverse based upon the applicant pool. Selected candidates will be notified mid-February. If you have questions about the application process, please email: bjscholarsinfo@kff.org |
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