The Helen Pearson Scholarship is an award presented annually to an outstanding individual involved in, or wishing to pursue study in the field of perinatal health care. A $1,500 award is to commemorate volunteer efforts and more than forty years service to both the March of Dimes and Epsilon Sigma Alpha by Helen Pearson.
Fields of Study
Nursing/Nurse Midwifery
Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
Pediatric Pre-Osteopathy
Pediatric Pre-Medicine
Nutrition (M/CH)
General Eligibility
Resident of Texas - 1 year
Interest in the perinatal health care field
Must attend Texas college/university
High school graduate
Maintain a minimum “B” grade point average
SCHOLARSHIP: $1,500.00 - Two $750 checks will be issued, made payable to the recipient/institution. The award is to be used for tuition, fees and books only. Winner will be notified by April 30.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE
RECEIVED IN MARCH OF DIMES OFFICE IS MARCH 16, 2009.
All required documentation must be included. There will be no follow-up by this office.
REQUIREMENTS:
____ 1. Completed application
____ 2. Personal reference letter, academic
____ 3. Personal reference letter, other (i.e.: employer, volunteer director, church member, etc.)
____ 4. Official, sealed transcript (most recent year period)
____ 5. Acceptance letter or proof of enrollment from college/institution
____ 6. Written summary statement of financial need (Do not send W-2, FAFSA, or IRS tax form)
____ 7. Written applicant statement of goals/purpose of study
OBLIGATIONS: Applicant must have serious intent to pursue studies in the perinatal health care field. Following each semester of study, the recipient must submit grade reports and notify ESA/MOD of any change of address or emphasis of study. In order to continue scholarship funds, the recipient must maintain a grade point average of “B”. Scholarship winner will be expected to attend the annual ESA meeting in May.
APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
MARCH 16, 2009:
Lakeshia Lewis, Coordinator of Program Services
THE HELEN PEARSON SCHOLARSHIP
March of Dimes Foundation
6815 Manhattan Blvd., Ste. 102
Fort Worth, TX 76120
Phone: 817-451-9174 x 102
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