APPLY FOR THE DENNIS & JAN ELLMER HEALTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Dennis & Jan Ellmer Health Scholars Program. This prestigious scholarship will be awarded in the amounts of $6,000 during fall and again during spring semester to recognize exceptional sophomore, junior, senior, and second year or beyond graduate students in health-related programs who have shown commitment to serving underserved communities or overcome significant personal or academic challenges.
Students who meet one or more of the following criteria will be highly considered:
- Demonstrated financial need (current FAFSA must be on file )
- Academic merit (ODU GPA 3.2 or higher)
- Demonstrated interest and intent in serving underserved communities
- Faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural, or other life circumstances
- Live in Virginia, with ties to Hampton Roads, or demonstrate intent to live and work in Hampton Roads or Virginia for at least three years post-graduation.
To apply, submit a 700-word essay addressing criterion 3-5 above to bkraj@hwfj-art.com by 5 p.m. on August 30, 2024. Late submissions will not be considered.