The School of Social Work application for the 2nd Annual Latino Center for Health Student Scholars Fellowship Program is now open! The purpose of this program is to (1) support the next generation of leaders and scholars who will promote the health and well-being of Latinx communities in our state, and (2) convene an interdisciplinary cohort of health sciences students in the spirit of facilitating personal and professional connections and community-building.
This program will provide one graduate or professional student in each of the six UW Seattle campus health sciences schools, including the School of Social Work, with a $6,000 fellowship, disbursed throughout both winter and spring quarters of 2021 (must be actively enrolled during this time). This fellowship may be awarded as a stipend with an additional Non-Resident Differential (removes non-resident portion of tuition) if applicable.
Criteria
-Demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting the health of Latinx communities in WA State in one of the following areas—physical, mental, occupational and environmental health, or violence and injury prevention
-Open to all MSW students (must be actively enrolled winter and spring 2021)
-Applicants may identify as Latino/a/x or not. Undocumented and DACAmented students are encouraged to apply, as well as Afrolatino/a/x and indigenous Latinx students
-Past recipients of this fellowship are not eligible
Application Process: All materials must be received by December 10, 2020 (11:59PM PST) to be considered
-Please complete the short application form by the deadline.
-You will be asked to highlight your demonstrated commitment to promoting the health of Latinx communities, summarize how you have gone beyond course or program requirements, and how you have made an important impact in the community.
-You will also be asked to upload a PDF of a current resume/CV.
Please note that selected student fellows will be expected to meet with the Latino Center for Health team as well as the LCH Advisory Board during the first quarter of the Fellowship Program. They will also be expected to convene once as a cohort. The School of Social Work will select one nominee to put forward for this award and notification will be sent by December 14th, 2020.
