Calendar

Application opens: June 1

Application closes: September 15

Award notification: October 8

Availability

One $2,500 scholarship

Available to former U.S. military service members living in northern Arizona and studying to become a clinical, non-clinical, or allied health professional.

Clinical Health Professional

Clinical roles often have face-to-face contact with patients for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care. Some clinical professions are behind-the-scenes, such as laboratory professionals whose work supports diagnosis and treatment, Certified Nursing Assistants, and imaging technologists or technicians.

Non-Clinical Health Professional

Non-clinical roles are those which do not provide any type of medical treatment or testing. Non-clinical roles include medical billers and coders, transcriptionists, hospital executives, receptionists, and anyone who works behind the scenes at a hospital or medical center such as human resources, IT, biomedical technicians, administrative assistants, etc.

Allied Health Professional

An allied health professional is a healthcare professional other than a registered nurse, a physician assistant, or a doctor. Examples include dental hygienists, dietitians, nutrition specialists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, phlebotomists, occupational therapists Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and medical imaging technologists.

Eligibility

• Available to former U.S. military service members. Must submit copy of official U.S. Military ID.
• Must live in Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, or Yavapai county.
• Must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited health degree program with the intent to complete an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Scholarship funds are for the 2023-2024 academic year and should only be used for tuition, course books, or other academic expenses.
• Applicants may only receive up to one scholarship per year from Health First Foundation. All scholarships are awarded annually and are non-renewable.
  

Essay Topic

Please explain how advancing your education will contribute to one of these areas of need in northern Arizona:

• Preventing, reducing, or mitigating chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, respiratory conditions, dental disease, and cancer
  
• Improving behavioral and mental health
• Improving access to quality health care, including preventative care and screening services

An overview of these opportunities to improve health is outlined in the Executive Summary of Advancing Wellbeing in Northern Arizona: A Regional Health Equity Assessment.

Essay Format

• A maximum of one typed page in length
  
• 1-inch margin on all sides
  
• 11-point font, double spaced lines
  
• Do not title or name your essay
  
• Do not provide your name or identifying information in the essay
  
• Save essay as a PDF to upload as part of your application

Note: An incorrectly formatted essay will disqualify your application.

Application Steps

1. Write and save your essay as a PDF for upload.
2. Obtain proof of enrollment to upload with your application (valid documents include an unofficial transcript, registrar enrollment verification letter, or official acceptance letter).
3. Complete this Advisor Verification Form and forward it to your academic advisor to sign. Once signed, save as a PDF for upload.
4. Save a copy of your official U.S. Military ID as a PDF for upload.
5. Complete application by clicking the button below.
   

Questions?

928.223.9250

foundation@healthfirstforall.org