2017-2018
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Charles R. Drew University (CDU) offers a variety of institutional scholarships. Eligibility requirements of each scholarship are
available at http://www.cdrewu.edu/scholarships. Scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students. Students are
encouraged to apply for CDU scholarships every year.
Complete and submit this application to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships by no later than the published deadline of March
10, 2017 at 6pm, together with a resume/CV and a 2 page personal statement that describes your personal connection to the CDU
mission and your strengths in areas of Community Service, Leadership, Scholarship, and Research. Only those applications received
via email to [email protected] by the published deadline will be considered. Applications received after the published
deadline will not be considered.
To be eligible for any CDU Scholarships, candidates must be registered in a minimum of 6 credits as of the close of the add/drop date
of the semester to which the award is to be applied. In addition, candidates must meet CDU’s satisfactory academic progress policy
and not be in default with any federal aid programs during the semester/s to which the award is to be applied. Applicants are
responsible for verifying that all required documentation is complete and submitted by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not
be considered.
For scholarships that require recommendations, recommendation forms must be submitted on the CDU recommendation form and
delivered to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships in a sealed envelope, with the signature of the recommender across the sealed
envelope flap. Unsealed recommendations will not be accepted. Recommendations may also be emailed by the recommender to
[email protected]. Students applying to scholarships requiring recommendation letters are encouraged to request
recommendation letters at least 15 days prior to the deadline.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last Name_____________________________________________ First Name ________________________________________________M.I ____
Mailing
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address/P.O. Box
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone Number _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address
________
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Expected Date of Graduation from CDU? Month/Yr: ______________________________________________________________________________
Current Major at CDU:
☐ AS in Radiologic Technology
☐ Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
☐ BS in Biomedical Science
☐ Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing
☐ BSN
☐ Family Nurse Practitioner
☐ Post Baccalaureate Certificate
☐ MS in Urban Health Disparities
☐ MS in Biomedical Science
☐ Physician Assistant Program
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
I am applying for the following scholarship(s):
NOTE: One completed 2017-2018 CDU Scholarship Application, One Resume/CV, and One 2-page personal statement are
the minimum requirements for all listed CDU scholarships. Be mindful that some scholarships require additional
documentation for consideration.
☐ Emma and Joe Adams Scholarship
The Emma and Joe Adams Scholarship is open to CDU students in the College of Science and Health (COSH), College of Medicine
(COM) and Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing (MMDSON).
Additional Criteria/Documentation
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Financial aid need is required in selecting recipients.
•
Submit a one paragraph biography
Biography:
☐ Graduate Education Scholarship
The Graduate Education Scholarship is designed to help close the ‘unmet need’ gap which is often a barrier to success for academically
qualified graduate students. This scholarship is open to graduate students only in the College of Science and Health (COSH), College of
Medicine (COM) and Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing (MMDSON). Funding for this scholarship is provided by the U.S.
Department of Education Title III Program.
Additional Criteria/Documentation
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Consideration will be given to students who demonstrate unmet need in accordance with federal financial aid guidelines.
• Candidates must have had completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the time of this scholarship
application.
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The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will request the FAFSA from the David Geffen School of Medicine for
College of Medicine (COM) applicants.
☐ Haynes Family
The Haynes Family Scholarship is open to CDU students in the College of Science and Health (COSH), College of Medicine (COM) and
Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing (MMDSON).
Additional Criteria/Documentation
•
Consideration will be given to students who demonstrate unmet need in accordance with federal financial aid guidelines.
• Candidates must have had completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the time of this scholarship
application.
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The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will request the FAFSA from the David Geffen School of Medicine for
College of Medicine (COM) applicants.
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Submit a one paragraph biography
Biography:
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☐ Cedars-Sinai Scholarship
The Cedars-Sinai Scholarship is open to CDU students in the College of Science and Health (COSH), College of Medicine (COM) and
Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing (MMDSON).
Additional Criteria/Documentation
•
•
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Financial need is a requirement in selecting recipients for the scholarship.
Submit a one paragraph biography
If awarded, student must also submit a photograph
Biography:
☐ William Hearst Scholarship
The William Hearst Scholarship is available for full-time students in the College of Science and Health (COSH), with an academic GPA
standing of 3.0 or higher, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in a student organization.
Additional Criteria/Documentation
•
Include a separate statement addressing involvement in student organizations
•
3 letters of recommendation (i.e. from the candidate’s academic program, university or dean)
Additional Statement:
☐ AT&T and Matching Fund
The AT&T and Matching Fund scholarship is available for full-time students in the College of Science and Health (COSH), with an
academic GPA standing of 3.0 or higher, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in a student organization.
Additional Criteria/Documentation
•
Include a separate statement addressing involvement in student organizations
•
3 letters of recommendation (i.e.from the candidate’s academic program, university or dean)
Additional Statement:
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☐ Primary Care Scholarship Program (funded by Kaiser)
The Primary Care Scholarship Program is available for Graduate students in the Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing (MMDSON),
College of Medicine (COM), and Physician Assistant students in the College of Science and Health (COSH).
. Additional Criteria/Documentation
• Include a separate statement that addresses career goals and commitment to practice in a community clinic and/or
medically underserved area after degree completion.
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If awarded, student must acknowledge and agree to the following:
o 15% of their scholarship will be withheld annually each year that a scholarship is received as an incentive to seek
and secure employment in a community clinic or medically underserved area
o Provide evidence of employment in a community clinic or medically underserved area and/or evidence of
participation in a primary care residency program within 3 months of graduation.
Additional Statement:
☐ McMillan Stewart Foundation
The McMillan Stewart Foundation is open to CDU students in the College of Science and Health (COSH), College of Medicine (COM)
and Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing (MMDSON) with an academic GPA standing of 3.0 or higher.
Additional Criteria/Documentation
• Financial aid need is required in selecting recipients.
☐ Jazz at Drew Scholars Award
The Jazz at Drew Scholarship is open to CDU students in the College of Science and Health (COSH), College of Medicine (COM) and
Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing (MMDSON).
Additional Criteria/Documentation
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Student must be a resident of the Los Angeles County
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Submit a one paragraph biography
Biography:
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If awarded, student must acknowledge and agree to the following:
o Provide a picture and a thank you letter to the sponsors
o Scholarship recipients will be announce at next year’s Jazz at Drew Festival on October 7, 2017.
RESUME/CV
Please include in your Resume/CV information listing your involvement in community service activities.
PERSONAL STATEMENT (2 pages)
Describe your personal connection to the CDU mission. What are your areas of strength in Community Service, Leadership,
Scholarship, and Research?
CERTIFICATION
I certify that all statements made on this application form are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and
that they are made in good faith. I certify that it is my intent to study at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. I
understand that I may be asked to provide a photo, a brief biography, and write a thank you letter to the respective donor/s.
☐ A roster of recipients will not be published without prior authorization. By checking this box, I acknowledge and agree that the
Scholarship Committee may publish my name in university communications regarding scholarship awards if awarded for any of the
scholarship award/s to which I applied.
Applicant Signature
Email completed application to:
Rev. 12/12/2016
Date
[email protected]