Eligibility Requirements
Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be a senior or a recent graduate (a person who graduated in September 2009 or later) of an accredited four-year U.S. college or university in the fall of 2012. Graduate students and individuals with an advanced degree are not eligible to apply.
Successful applicants will show evidence of academic achievement and will have a strong interest in and/or 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). This may include previous academic work (e.g. taken courses, written papers or participate in research projects) related to health disparities.
How to Apply
The application is completely web-based. In addition to a short questionnaire, you will be asked to complete two essay questions. In order to complete the application, you will need the following pieces of information:
- an electronic copy of your resume,
- an electronic copy of your official transcript,
- a list of extracurricular activities, and
- the email addresses for at least two references (one of whom must be a faculty member).
Please note that we will contact your references to complete their recommendation. They will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation and asked to complete a short questionnaire.
All application materials, including letters of recommendation, are due by 5 pm ET, December 16, 2011.
If you are ready to begin your application, proceed to our online application form.
Application FAQS
Review application FAQs here.
Selection Process
Candidates are selected based on academic performance, interest in health policy and in racial and ethnic health disparities, demonstrated leadership potential and community involvement. A distinguished National Advisory Committee guides the program's highly competitive selection process and strives to select a class of scholars who are academically, geographically and culturally diverse based upon the applicant pool.
Selected candidates will be notified mid-February.
Important Dates
Application becomes available – early October 2011
Application deadline – Friday, December 16, 2011
Selection notification – mid-February 2012
Program Start Date – Monday, May 21, 2012
Program Ends – Saturday, August 4, 2012
If you have questions about the application process, please email: bjscholarsinfo@kff.org