Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Empowerment Scholarship

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Henry Ford Jackson Hospital (HFJH) believes everyone should have an opportunity to pursue higher education, if that is their wish. We also believe differences that distinguish individuals enrich our organizations, our society and our lives. This scholarship promotes the values of diversity and inclusion and provides an opportunity to seek higher learning for an individual who faces barriers based on race, ethnicity or sexuality.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must live within a 25-mile radius of HFJH

• Graduating high school senior, high school graduate or GED recipient, current undergraduate student or a returning learner

• Member of a minority race or ethnic group, or a member of the LGBTQ+ community

• Plan to pursue an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree, or complete a trade-school program

• Accepted by an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or an accredited trade school

• Be, or plan to be a fulltime student who maintains a minimum of 12 credit hours

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Renewable: Recipient may apply more than one year

 

Scholarship Award: Up to $2,000

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Scholarship Use: Tuition, books, fees, or other academic expenses

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Recipient Obligations: Scholarship recipients may be required to submit a written update, participate in an interview after the school year is complete, or participate in a Henry Ford Jackson Hospital event