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Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
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Program
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http://www.kff.org/minorityhealth/bjscholars/index
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| Sponsor |
Kaiser Family Foundation |
| Deadlines |
December 4, 2009 |
| Purpose |
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health policy issues, with a focus on issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and underserved communities. Through the ten-week program (May 17–July 24, 2010), Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to gaining experience in a congressional office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research memo that addresses a problem of concern to disadvantaged populations. |
| Eligibility |
Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be seniors or recent graduates (less than 2 years) of an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2008. 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
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. |
Geographic
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Nationwide |
Amount of
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Scholars receive approximately $7,500 in support, which includes:
- A stipend of $2,000 upon successful completion of the program;
- A daily expense allowance for meals and local transportation;
- Transportation/airfare to and from Washington, D.C.; and
- Lodging at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
In the event that a college or university will award credit(s) for participation in the program, Howard University will submit or facilitate the submission of all official documentation necessary to obtain such credit(s). |
Application
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The application for the 2010 Program will be available October 4, 2009,
and the deadline will be Friday, December 4, 2009
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For more information contact:
For information about the Scholars Program, please email: bjscholarsinfo@kff.org
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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