Advancing Care Scholarship for Adult Learners 2024

Dr. C. Bob Basu created the Basu Plastic Surgery Advancing Care Scholarship for Adult Learners to support, empower, and encourage Texans over age 30 who are pursuing graduate degrees as licensed medical practitioners, physicians, or nurses. Adult students who reside in Texas and are looking in a qualifying medical field can apply for the $1,500 scholarship.

The scholarship will cover tuition fees and educational expenses, including but not limited to textbooks, supplies (paper, pens, notebooks, etc.), required technology, on-campus dining, housing, and transportation costs.

Advancing Care Scholarship for Adult Learners 2024 – Overview

Eligibility Criteria And Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a citizen and resident of the state of Texas
• Must be over the age of 30
• Must be pursuing a degree/career path as a licensed medical practitioner* at an institution of higher learning;
• Must submit one letter of recommendation with valid contact information;
• Must complete the application form, provide original essay answers, and upload one letter of reference.

Eligible degrees

• Doctorate (MD, DO, DPM, DDS, DMD, DPM, DMD, OD, PsyD, PharmD, DCM, DS, DPT, DSN, PhD, DNP), Nursing (RN, NP, CNM, CRNA, LPN), Masters (MPH, MM, MMS, MN, MNA, MPharm, MPAS, MSN, MSM), Physician Assistant (PA, PAC).

Timeline

Monday, February 13, 2024: Scholarship live and application period open
Monday, February 13 – Friday, May 19, 2024: Applications accepted
Monday, June 12, 2024: Winner announced and notified.

Application Process

• Essay
• Recommendation letters
• Faculty endorsement

Selection Process

Students will be selected based on one recommendation letter, an essay, and a completed application form.

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