The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program Application 2008-2009
June 14, 2008
The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program application for the 2008-2009 academic year will be submitted on-line, with supplemental forms to be downloaded, completed and mailed. * Submit your 2008 On-Line Application and download supplemental forms (PDF - 231KB)
* Application deadline is July 11, 2008.
* On-line application must be submitted on-line by 5 pm ET July 11, 2008.
* Supporting forms, available for download when you submit the on-line application, must be completed, printed, mailed and received at HRSA no later than July 11, 2008.
* Before you begin your application, read this Applicant Information Bulletin, which contains detailed information on eligibility, benefits, service obligation and application process.
The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program is a competitive U.S. Government program that awards scholarships to students in training to be
* allopathic and osteopathic physicians
* dentists
* certified nurse-midwives
* certified family nurse practitioners
* physician assistants
The scholarship consists of payment for tuition, fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly support stipend.
In return, the students agree to provide one (1) year of service in the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) of greatest need to which they are assigned for each school year or partial school year of scholarship support received, with a minimum 2-year service commitment and a maximum 4-year commitment.
Executive Summary
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program Application Information Bulletin (AIB) is provided to assist students in preparing their 2008-2009 application. This AIB contains instructions for completing the application and all required forms. It also provides background information on NHSC Scholarship Program.
The following changes to this year’s application requirements will assist applicants in understanding and completing the application.
1. Applicants are required to:
* Submit their application through the on-line portal
* Provide the following information on Work/Volunteer Experience(s)
1. Activity
2. Dates Involved
3. Hours Spent per Event
4. Frequency - On line
* Respond to five essay-style questions — Supplemental Document
* Submit a transcript from their last complete year of academic training - Supporting Document
* Submit one Dean/Faculty Advisor Evaluation letter - Supporting Document
2. Applicants must certify that they are not:
* Currently excluded (suspended or debarred) or disqualified by a Federal agency from participating in covered transactions.
* Delinquent on repayment of any Federal debt. An applicant is considered to be delinquent on a Federal debt if he or she has ever been more than 31 days past due on a scheduled payment. In addition, applicants that are delinquent on a service obligation and/or Federal debt will not be selected for scholarships regardless of circumstances.
3. Applicants will no longer be required to complete the application booklet since this has been replaced with the essay questions and other supporting documents.
4. All supporting documents must be RECEIVED by the July 11, 2008 due date. Any applicant that fails to submit a complete application by the deadline will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for funding under this announcement.
5. No reminder letter for missing supporting documentation will be sent out.
Tags: 2008, 2009, Application, Corps, Health, National, Program, Scholarship, Service
Don't forget to mention Scholarship-Positions.com when replying to this position.



I seek for scholarship on masters in public health and ernestly need your every assistance.I am 22yrs old and a BSc degree earner in Microbiology.
I am from Imo State,Nigeria and would be very grateful if you would honour my request.
Thank you.
Emeji, E. Kelechi
I am a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) holder with 3.54 cGPA from Mekelle University, Ethiopia. I want MSc. (Second degree) in related field with full sponsor.
Thank you!!
Email me With Email adress ifa430@yahoo.com
Petros Admasu (DVM)
CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
i. Personal details
Name: Dr. Petros Admasu
Date and place of birth: July 20, 1983 G.C and Gindeberet Woreda, W/shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia.
Sex: Male
Nationality: Ethiopian
Language proficiency: Very good in English Vis-á-Vis reading, writing and speaking, Excellent in mother tongue (Afan Oromo) and Amharic
Marital status: Single
Hobbies: Reading Bible and professional books, listing spiritual song.
Overall personality: Sociable, hard working and desirous of making friends
Contact details: Tel: +251-912-208-846
Email: ifa430@yahoo.com
ii. Educational background
S/No. Examination passed year Institute Award/cGPA
1 Elementary Education 1998 Gitre junior school, Gindeberet Grade 8 National Examination (97.7%, Excellent)
2 High school 2002 Gindeberet senior secondary school ESLCE (5 A’s, Very great distinction)
3 University 2008 Mekelle University, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Ethiopia Doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) (3.54/4.00, Great distinction)
iii. Training and work experience
S/No. Experience Type Duration
1 Laboratory experience One year
2 Clinical experience One year
3 Abattoir experience One year
4 Farm experience One year
iv. Research conducted
DVM thesis entitled as ‘Major health problems of smallholder dairy cattle in Mieso district, Western Hararghe, Ehiopia’
v. References
1. Prof. Bhoop Singh (MVSc, PhD, Professor), Mekelle University Lecturer, Email:bhoopsingh9@yahoo.co.in
2. Dr. Berhanu Hadush, Mekelle University Lecturer, Email: bselam12@yahoo.com
3. Dr. Yohannes Tekle, Mekelle University Lecturer, Email: sewhi@yahoo.com