In 2004, NHHF established the National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship program and its first Gala in New York City for medical, nursing, dental, public health, and pharmacy and health policy students with outstanding academic records, leadership, and who are committed to serving Hispanics.
The following year, we invited the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Hispanic Dental Association, Latino Caucus of American Public Health Association, the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, NYU and an honorary committee of New York elected officials, to help us present our first ten scholarships.
In 2007, NHHF started its partnership with the United Health Foundation in this unique national effort and the following year, a second annual Gala in California. By January 2020, NHHF has awarded $1,378,000 to 290 awardees.
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Below is a list of FAQ for the 2020 Scholarship. For other questions regarding the NHHF Scholarship, please contact scholarship@nhmafoundation.org.
Scholarship 2020 FAQs
1. Who is eligible to apply for the 2020 Scholarship?
The 2020 National Hispanic Health Professional Scholarship is open to any student enrolled full time in the following accredited graduate programs:
• Medicine: allopathic or osteopathic
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Nursing (including BSN)
• Public Health/Policy
• Physician Assistant
• Medicine: allopathic or osteopathic
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Nursing (including BSN)
• Public Health/Policy
• Physician Assistant
Eligible students must be enrolled full time for the 2020-2021 academic year.
NOTE: Health professions NOT listed above will NOT be considered. High school and undergraduate students are NOT eligible for this scholarship EXCEPT for BSN students.
2. Are applicants required to be Hispanic?
Applicants are not required to be Hispanic; an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in participating in NHHF Scholars Alumni activities is required.
3. What are the requirements for the Personal Statement?
The personal statement should be exactly that – personal. Tell us what sets you apart from other students. Why are you interested in Hispanic Health issues and what are your plans to address those issues once you begin working in your profession? Make sure you are detailing what you want the reviewer to know about you as a student leader committed to serving the Hispanic community in the United States. Remember to also include your curriculum vitae to list your leadership and health-related accomplishments.
4. I am not a U.S. Citizen, can I still apply?
Only U.S. Citizens, permanent lawful residents, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are eligible to apply.
5. Who is eligible to write my recommendation letter?
A current/past professor or supervisor is required to write your recommendation letter. Your recommendation letter should be included in your completed scholarship application.
NOTE: If your recommender prefers, they can email it to us directly at scholarship@nhmafoundation.org using the following subject line with your information: “[Your Full Name] – LOR”. The document must be labeled: [Your Full Name] – LOR
If the case with your recommender is that they can only mail the letter, they can do so to our DC office at NHHF Scholarship 2020c/o National Hispanic Medical Association 1920 L Street NW, Suite 725 Washington, D.C. 20036.
6. What is the scholarship deadline?
The application deadline is September 25, 2020, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Any applications received after the deadline will NOT be considered. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
