Pharmacology

3084 ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Attn: AlaskAdvantage Programs
3030 Vintage Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801-7109
Tel: (907)465-6779; (866)427-5683
Fax: (907)465-5316
E-mail: customer_service@acpe.ak.us
Web Site: http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/page/181

To provide educational loans to Alaska residents who attend out-of-state professional schools in specified fields through the Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).

Title of Award: Alaska Professional Student Exchange Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Dentistry; Medical assisting; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loans up to the annual support fee are available, to a maximum of $17,200. No origination fee is charged. The interest rate is 6%. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Alaska who are attending a professional school in another state as part of the PSEP of WICHE. The fields of study currently available are dentistry, occupational therapy, optometry, physician assistant, podiatry, pharmacy, and physical therapy. In most cases, PSEP students pay resident tuition (or reduced tuition at private institutions) and their home state pays an additional support fee to the institution. Alaska requires PSEP students to pay the tuition and support fee, and provides these loans to enable them to do so.

3085 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING

One Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)463-6930
Fax: (202)785-8320
Web Site: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/SecretarysAward

To recognize and reward undergraduate and graduate students who submit outstanding papers describing projects for health promotion or disease prevention.

Title of Award: Secretary's Award for Innovations in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Area, Field, or Subject: Dentistry; Health care services; Medicine; Medicine, Chiropractic; Medicine, Osteopathic; Nursing; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Podiatry; Public health; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: 6 each year. Funds Available: Single discipline awards are $3,500 for first place, $2,500 for second place, and $1,500 for third place. Interprofessional awards are $7,500 for first place, $5,000 for second place, and $3,000 for third place. Duration: This competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to students enrolled full or part time in a baccalaureate or higher degree health professions education program in a school that is affiliated, through a participating professional association, with the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP). Applicants must submit a proposal, up to 2,500 words, for 1) an innovative health promotion project focusing on a special population group, or 2) a disease prevention project for a targeted community. They must be citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States and attending a U.S. college or university. Papers may be entered in the single discipline category (for 1 or more authors in the same discipline) or the interprofessional category (for students from 2 or more different health profession disciplines collaborating on a single project). Proposals for new projects, as well as completed or currently implemented projects, are acceptable. They may have been developed to meet course requirements or as part of service learning or other academic experiences. Basic or clinical research proposals are not eligible. Students first submit their papers to a faculty sponsor or representative at their school; each school, college, or program selects 1 single discipline paper and 1 interprofessional paper and submits those to the appropriate professional association. Each association then selects up to 10 of its best papers to be forwarded to the program administrator, and a selection committee chooses 10 top entries for the single discipline category and 10 top entries for the interprofessional category. Selection is based on 1) clarity of problem statement, objectives, implementation plan, project significance, soundness of evaluation plan, and reasonableness of budget; 2) innovation in approach to health promotion or disease prevention; 3) feasibility of approach in regard to implementation of the project; and 4) potential impact on a community or target population. Final selection of winners is then made by senior staff of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Deadline for Receipt: Students must submit entries to their school by mid-February of each year; schools must forward winners to the respective professional associations by mid-March; associations forward their top entries to the program administrator in early April; semifinalist entries must be received by DHHS by the end of April. Additional Information: DHHS established this competition in 1982; since 1998, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing has administered the program on behalf of the FASHP. Other professional associations that constitute the FASHP are the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine, the American Dental Education Association, the Association of Academic Health Centers, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, the Association of Schools of Public Health, the Association of University Programs in Health Administration, and the National League for Nursing.

3086 CANADIAN INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RESEARCH

Attn: Programs Branch
410 Laurier Avenue West, Ninth Floor
Address Locator 4209A
Ottawa, ON, Canada K1A 0W9
Tel: (613)957-8671
Fax: (613)954-1800
E-mail: srobertson@cihr.ca
Web Site: http://www.cihr.ca

To provide research funding to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in health-related fields in Canada.

Title of Award: Health Professional Students Research Awards of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Area, Field, or Subject: Dentistry; Medicine; Nursing; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend for students registered in a health professional school is $C1,417 per month. The stipend for students enrolled in a combined degree program is $C1,987 per month. Duration: Up to 3 months.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Canadian schools offered programs leading to licensure in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, or related fields; and 2) medical students working on a combined degree (e.g., M.D./M.Sc., M.D./Ph.D.). Applicants must have completed their first year of study and be interested in participating in a health research project. They must be citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Deadline for Receipt: February Additional Information: The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) was formerly the Medical Research Council (MRC) of Canada. This program was formerly designated the Burroughs Wellcome Fund Student Research Awards.

3087 CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM

Attn: Human Resources Department
200 Hygeia Drive
P.O. Box 6001
Newark, DE 19714
Tel: (302)733-1000
E-mail: wgable@christianacare.org
Web Site: http://www.christianacare.com/careers/careers_scholar.cfm

To provide tuition assistance to nursing and allied health students interested in working at Christiana Care Health Systems in Newark, Delaware after graduation.

Title of Award: Ruth Shaw Junior Board Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medical technology; Nursing; Pharmaceutical sciences; Radiology; Respiratory therapy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholarships cover tuition and textbook costs. Recipients must commit to work at Christiana Care for at least 1 year after graduation. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in nursing, pharmacy, radiologic technology, medical technology, or respiratory therapy. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to providing quality patient care in acute care hospital, transitional care, or home health settings. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on their reason for interest in health care and patient care as a career. Students working on a master's degree or R.N. to B.S.N. program are not eligible. Financial need is not considered in the selection process.

3088 THE EDUCATION RESOURCES INSTITUTE (TERI)

Attn: Manager, Marketing Services
31 St. James Avenue, Sixth Floor
P.O. Box 312
Boston, MA 02117-0312
Tel: (617)426-0681
Free: 800-255-TERI
Fax: 888-FAX-TERI
E-mail: custserv@teri.org
Web Site: http://www.teri.org

To provide loans to help undergraduate and graduate students in specified health-related fields finance their college education.

Title of Award: Health Professional Loans (HPL) Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Dentistry; Health care services; Medicine; Medicine, Holistic/alternative; Medicine, Osteopathic; Midwifery; Neuroscience; Nursing; Nutrition; Occupational therapy; Oncology; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Public health; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Funds Available: Individuals may borrow annually up to $25,000 as credit-ready in their own name. Students applying as creditworthy or with a creditworthy coborrower may borrow up to the cost of education with an annual cap of $45,000. The cumulative debt maximum for graduate students, including all undergraduate and graduate loans, is $195,000 for allopathy, medical, osteopathy, and dental students, or $142,500 for all other graduate or professional students. The maximum residency loan is $12,500. Repayment begins 9 months after graduation. For borrowers who have paid a guarantee fee, the interest rate is 0.25% below the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal. For creditworthy students who pay no guarantee fee, interest is the prime rate plus 0.25%. For creditready students who pay no guarantee fee, interest is the prime rate plus 0.5% Duration: Loan recipients have up to 25 years to repay, depending on the total amount borrowed.

Eligibility Requirements: This is a credit-based loan and is not based on financial need. Applicants must be 1) undergraduates studying acupuncture, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, or physician's assistant; or 2) graduate students working on a degree in allopathic medicine, cell and molecular biology, cell and molecular pathogenesis and cancer, clinical psychology, dentistry, neurobiology, neuropharmacology, nurse anesthesia, nurse midwifery, nurse practitioner, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician's assistant, podiatry, public health, vascular biology, or veterinary medicine. All students in approved health disciplines can apply if they are enrolled on at least a half-time basis and may borrow in their own name as credit-ready if they have good or no credit history and are U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. Graduate students may apply as creditworthy or with a creditworthy coborrower if they have an established 2-year satisfactory credit history; have a stable residence and employment history; have sufficient current income to meet criteria; if self-employed, have been in business for at least 2 years; and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have lived in the United States for the previous 2 years. Residency loans are also available to fourth-year graduate students who need funds to cover the expenses of interviewing and relocating for internships and residencies. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: There are no application fees. However, a guarantee fee of 6% of the total loan amount may be deducted from the loan check when the loan is disbursed for students applying as creditworthy or with a creditworthy coborrower. For students applying in their own name as credit-ready, the fee is 6% when the loan is disbursed and 3% at repayment.

3089 GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1600 Huntington Square
900 Lee Street, East
P.O. Box 3041
Charleston, WV 25331-3041
Tel: (304)346-3620
Fax: (304)346-3640
E-mail: tgkvf@tgkvf.com
Web Site: http://www.tgkvf.com/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are working on a degree in medicine or pharmacy.

Title of Award: Nicholas and Mary Trivillian Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Medicine; Pharmaceutical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 34 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are working full time on a degree in the field of medicine or pharmacy at a college or university in the state. Applicants must have an ACT score of 20 or higher, be able to demonstrate good moral character and financial need, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3090 HEALTH CAREERS FOUNDATION

3221 McKelvey Road, Suite 103
Bridgeton, MO 63044-2551
Tel: (314)770-1626
Fax: (314)770-1432
E-mail: info@hcfinfo.org
Web Site: http://www.hcfinfo.org

To provide financial assistance (in the form of scholarships and loans) to individuals (particularly older students) who are interested in working on a degree in nursing, pharmacy, or the allied health professions.

Title of Award: Health Careers Foundation Scholarship/Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Medical technology; Nursing; Nutrition; Occupational therapy; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Radiology; Respiratory therapy; Speech and language pathology/audiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, up to $4,000 per year, depending upon the needs of the recipient. The award consists of half scholarship and half loan (the maximum lifetime loan indebtedness is $8,000). Funds may be used for educational purposes only (tuition, fees, and books) and are paid directly to the recipient in 2 equal installments. The first payment is mailed in August; the second payment is made in January, provided the recipient has maintained at least a 2.0 GPA. All recipients are required to sign a loan promissory note. Loans are interest free as long as the recipient remains a student or for a grace period of 6 months after leaving school. After the grace period, the interest rate charged is 4% per year on the unpaid principal balance. Payment must begin 7 months after leaving school. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of study leading to a certificate, diploma, license, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in 1 of the following health care fields: dietetics, medical records/transcription, medical technology, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, or speech pathology. They must be working on the degree required for an entry-level position in the appropriate field; advanced degrees are not eligible unless they are required in order to enter and practice in the profession (e.g., speech pathology, physical therapy). No correspondence programs at any level are acceptable. Selection is also based on academic record, statement of goals, work experience, and program completion date. Priority is given to nontraditional students (adults who either want to enter the work force or change careers) and to individuals with financial need who have few financial aid options. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Health Careers Foundation was established in 1990 by the Health Services Corporation of America and the National Healthcare Coalition. Since then, the foundation has awarded more than $5 million in scholar-ships and loans to more than 3,600 recipients. Students may attend any appropriate 2-year college, 4-year college, university, vocational/technical school, nursing school, or institute accredited by an appropriate state licensing health career board.

3091 HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Attn: Program Administrator
818 K Street, Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916)324-6500
Free: 800-773-1669
Fax: (916)324-6585
Web Site: http://www.healthprofessions.ca.gov

To provide scholarship/loans to California residents preparing for a health care profession who are willing to practice in direct patient care for at least 1 year in the state.

Title of Award: Kaiser Permanente Allied Health Care Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Medical technology; Occupational therapy; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Respiratory therapy; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; recently, 322 awards were made, including 114 to African Americans, 72 to Asian Americans, 38 to Caucasians, 84 to Hispanic Americans, 2 to Native Americans, and 12 to other or unspecified ethnicities. Funds Available: Maximum stipends are $2,000 per year for students at a community college or $2,500 per year for students at a university. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be California residents, and be accepted by an accredited education program within the state in 1 of the following areas: medical imaging, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory care, social work, pharmacy, surgical technology, medical laboratory technology, ultrasound technology, diagnostic medical sonography, and pharmacy technology. Selection is based on community background, including family structure and area where the applicant grew up; work experience, including allied health care and non-allied health care work in medically underserved areas; community service, including volunteer service and activities in medically underserved areas; career goals; academic performance; and financial need. Preference is given to students who can complete their allied health degree within the next 2 years. Deadline for Receipt: Applications are accepted biennially, in March or September of even-numbered years. Additional Information: Recipients must enter into a contract with the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development to practice in direct patient care for at least 1 year in a paid position in a medically underserved area within California or serve 100 to 150 volunteer hours in a medically underserved area of the state for each stipend received. They are required to repay the scholarship plus interest if the contract terms are not fulfilled.

3092 HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Attn: National Scholarship Program
One Dupont Circle, N.W. Suite 605
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)467-0893
Fax: (202)496-9177
E-mail: scholarships@hacu.net
Web Site: http://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/applicants

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students studying business or pharmacy at institutions in California that belong to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

Title of Award: Coors Light Academic Success in Education (CLASE) Scholarship Award Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Pharmaceutical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at 4-year HACU member and partner colleges in California. Applicants must have a declared major in pharmacy or business and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 200 to 250 words that describes their academic and/or career goals, where they expect to be and what they expect to be doing 10 years from now, and what skills they can bring to an employer. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Coors Brewing Company and administered by HACU. Recently, the sponsor provided additional funding in conjunction with the concert tour of the musical group Mana Revolucion de Amor. For every concert ticket sold, the group donated $0.50 and Coors matched with an additional $0. 50, to a combined maximum contribution of $200,000.

3093 ILLINOIS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Attn: Illinois Hospital Research and Educational Foundation
1151 East Warrenville Road
P.O. Box 3015
Naperville, IL 60566
Tel: (630)505-7777
Web Site: http://www.ihatoday.org/public/volunteers/appinstruct.htm

To provide financial assistance to Illinois residents accepted into or enrolled in a hospital-related health care professional curriculum.

Title of Award: Illinois Hospital Research and Education Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Medicine; Nursing; Pharmaceutical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 36 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds must be used for tuition, fees, or books. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Illinois residents who have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in a hospital-related health care professional curriculum. Applicants enrolled in an associate degree or hospital-based program will be considered in their first year only. Students must have been accepted in a health care professional sequence; that is, when courses are open only to student candidates for the degree or certification; pre-nursing, pre-medicine, and pre-pharmacy applicants are not eligible until they are accepted into nursing clinicals, medical school, etc. Applicants who have less than 1 academic year remaining until graduation are not eligible for consideration. Selection is based on academic record (GPA of 3.5 or higher) and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The school attended need not be in Illinois, but it must be accredited or recognized as an approved program by the appropriate agencies.

3094 INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

Attn: Scholarship Program
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120
Rockville, MD 20852
Tel: (301)443-6197
Fax: (301)443-6048
E-mail: bmiller@na.ihs.gov
Web Site: http://www.ihs.gov

To provide financial assistance to Native American students who need compensatory or preprofessional education to qualify for enrollment in a health professions school.

Title of Award: Health Professions Preparatory Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Health care services; Medical technology; Nursing; Nutrition; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards provide a payment directly to the school for tuition and required fees; a stipend for living expenses of approximately $1,160 per month for 10 months; a lump sum to cover the costs of books, travel, and other necessary educational expenses; and up to $400 for approved tutorial costs. Duration: Up to 2 years of full-time study or up to 4 years of part-time study.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be American Indians or Alaska Natives; be high school graduates or the equivalent; have the capacity to complete a health professions course of study; and be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a compensatory or preprofessional general education course or curriculum. The qualifying fields of study include pre-medical technology, pre-dietetics, pre-nursing, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-social work, and pre-engineering. Recipients must intend to serve Indian people upon completion of professional health care education as a health care provider in the discipline for which they are enrolled at the pregraduate level. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3095 INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

Attn: Scholarship Program
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120
Rockville, MD 20852
Tel: (301)443-6197
Fax: (301)443-6048
E-mail: bmiller@na.ihs.gov
Web Site: http://www.ihs.gov

To provide loans-for-service to American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs.

Title of Award: Health Professions Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Counseling/Guidance; Dental hygiene; Dentistry; Engineering; Engineering, Civil; Environmental science; Health care services; Medical assisting; Medical technology; Medicine; Medicine, Osteopathic; Nursing; Nutrition; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Public health; Radiology; Respiratory therapy; Social work; Substance abuse Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Awards provide funds directly to the school for tuition and required fees; a stipend for living expenses of $1,160 per month for 12 months; a lump sum to cover the costs of books, travel, and other necessary educational expenses; and up to $400 for approved tutorial costs. Upon completion of their program of study, recipients are required to provide payback service of 1 year for each year of scholarship support at the Indian Health Service, a tribal health programs, an urban Indian health program, or in private practice in a designated health professional shortage area serving a substantial number of Indians. Recipients who fail to complete their service obligation must repay all funds received (although no interest is charged). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to American Indians and Alaska Natives who are at least high school graduates and enrolled in a full-time study program leading to a degree in a health-related professions school within the United States. Priority is given to upper-division and graduate students. Qualifying fields of study include chemical dependency counseling (bachelor's or master's degree), clinical psychology (Ph.D. only), coding specialist (certificate), counseling psychology (Ph.D. only), dental hygiene (B.S.), dentistry (D.D.S.), diagnostic radiology technology (certificate, associate, or B.S.), dietitian (B.S.), civil or environmental engineering (B.S.), environmental health (B.S.), health care administration (B.S. or M.S.), health education (B.S. or M.S.), health records (R.H.I.T. or R.H.I.A.), injury prevention specialist (certificate), medical technology (B. S.), allopathic and osteopathic medicine, nursing (A.D.N., B.S.N., or C.R. N.A), optometry, pharmacy (B.S. or Pharm.D.), physician assistant (B.S.), physical therapy (M.S. or D.P.T.), podiatry (D.P.M.), public health (M.P.H. only), public health nutrition (master's only), social work (master's only), respiratory therapy (associate), and ultrasonography. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3096 IOWA STUDENT LOAN LIQUIDITY CORPORATION

6805 Vista Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266-9307
Tel: (515)243-5626
Free: 800-243-7552
Fax: (515)243-5472
Web Site: http://www.studentloan.org

To provide educational loans to students in any state working on a degree in selected health-related fields.

Title of Award: Iowa Health Degree Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Dentistry; Health care services; Medical assisting; Medical technology; Medicine; Medicine, Chiropractic; Medicine, Orthopedic; Medicine, Osteopathic; Nursing; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Public health; Radiology; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loans range up to $30,000 per year, with a cumulative maximum of $120,000 per student. Interest rates are variable, currently 3.76% before repayment begins and 4.11% in repayment. The origination fee is 5% for students who qualify; otherwise, it is 7% for allopathy, optometry, and osteopathy students or 9% for all other health field students. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are enrolled at least half time in 1 of the following programs: allopathy, chiropractic, clinical psychology, dentistry, health administration, nuclear medical technology, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, orthopedics, osteopathy, perfusion technology, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, public health, radiation therapy, ultrasonography, veterinary medicine, or other medical-related discipline. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age (or an emancipated minor, or a minor with an eligible co-signer). To qualify for the lowest origination fee, they must meet approved credit standards, have been employed continuously over the last 2 years, and have an annual income of at least $15,000. Additional Information: These loans are funded by Principal Bank and serviced by Iowa Student Loan.

3097 NEW MEXICO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Financial Aid and Student Services
1068 Cerrillos Road
P.O. Box 15910
Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910
Tel: (505)827-1217
Free: 800-279-9777
Fax: (505)827-7392
E-mail: highered@che.state.nm.us
Web Site: http://www.nmche.org/collegefinance/allied.asp

To provide loans-for-service to health professions students willing to work in underserved areas of New Mexico.

Title of Award: New Mexico Allied Health Student Loan-for-Service Program Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Mental health; Nutrition; Occupational therapy; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Radiology; Respiratory therapy; Speech and language pathology/audiology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the availability of funds. Funds Available: The award depends on the financial need of the recipient, to a total of $12,000 per year. This is a scholarship/loan program; loans are forgiven if the student performs the required professional service as a health professional in a designated shortage area in New Mexico. Loans of less than 3 years require 1 year of practice for each academic year of the loan. For loans of 3 years or more, 40% of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the first year of service, 30% of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the second year of service, and the remainder of the principal plus accrued interest is forgiven upon completion of the third year of service. If recipients fail to complete the required service, they are assessed a penalty of up to 3 times the principal due plus 18% interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New Mexico interested in preparing for a career as a health professional in the following fields: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, pharmacy, nutrition, respiratory care, laboratory technology, radiologic technology, mental health services, emergency medical services, or other licensed or certified health profession as defined by the commission. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited program at a New Mexico public postsecondary institution. As a condition of the loan, they must declare an intent to practice in a designated shortage area of New Mexico for at least 1 year after completing their education. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

3098 NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs
Attn: Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit
Education Building Addition, Room 1078
Albany, NY 12234
Tel: (518)486-1319
E-mail: kiap@mail.nysed.gov
Web Site: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/scholarships/pos.htm

To provide forgivable loans to underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged students in New York who are interested in preparing for selected professional careers.

Title of Award: New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Architecture; Athletics; Dental hygiene; Engineering; Health care services; Interior design; Landscape architecture and design; Law; Medical assisting; Medicine, Chiropractic; Medicine, Holistic/alternative; Midwifery; Nursing; Nutrition; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Social work; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 220 were awarded. Funds Available: The stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year, depending on income. No award can exceed the actual cost of attendance. After completion of their professional studies, scholarship holders are required to practice in New York for 12 months for each annual payment received. If they do not comply with the service commitment requirements, they must repay the full amount of the scholarship monies plus penalty and interest within 5 years. Duration: Up to 4 years (or 5 years for certain programs), within a 7-year period.

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York for 1 year prior to application. The law requires that awards be made to eligible candidates in the following order: first priority is given to candidates who are economically disadvantaged and a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; second priority is given to candidates who are a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; and third priority is given to candidates who are enrolled in or a graduate of 1 of these state-supported opportunity programs: Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) or College Discovery at City University; Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the State University system; or Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at an independent college. Scholarships are available for study in the following areas at the associate degree level: dental hygiene, dietetics and nutrition, massage therapy, occupational therapy assistant, ophthalmic dispensing, physical therapy assistant, registered physician assistant, respiratory therapy, or veterinary technician; at the baccalaureate degree level: certified public accountancy, architecture, athletic trainer, dietetics and nutrition, professional engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, registered nurse, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, registered physician assistant, or veterinary technician; at the master's degree level: acupuncture, architecture, audiology, landscape architecture, midwifery, nurse practitioner, occupational therapy, physical therapy, registered physician assistant, social work, or speech language pathology; at the doctoral degree level: chiropractic, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, psychology, or veterinary medicine; or at the J.D. level: law. For purposes of this program, underrepresented minorities include African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Alaskan Natives. Students are considered economically disadvantaged if they are a member of 1) a household supported by 1 parent if dependent, by the student or by a spouse if independent, whose total annual income is less than specified levels that range from $13,700 for a family of 1 to $41,650 for a family of 7: 2) a household supported by more than 1 worker (parent if dependent, student and spouse if independent) in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $4,800; 3) a household supported by 1 worker (parent if dependent, student if independent) who is the sole support of a 1-parent family in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $4,800; or 4) a household supported by 1 worker (parent if dependent, student if independent) who is working 2 or more jobs at the same time in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $1,800. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12255, (518) 473-1574, (888) NYS-HESC, Fax: (518) 473-3749, TDD: (800) 445-5234, E-mail: webmail@hesc.com.

3099 NORTHWEST PHARMACIST COALITION

P.O. Box 22975
Seattle, WA 98122
Tel: (425)746-9618

To provide financial assistance to Washington state residents of Black ethnic origin who are interested in becoming a pharmacist.

Title of Award: Northwest Pharmacist Coalition Scholarship in Honor of Russell S. Gideon Area, Field, or Subject: Pharmaceutical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The amount of the stipend depends on the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this scholarship are high school seniors or currently-enrolled college students who are or will be enrolled in a community college or university pre-pharmacy or pharmacy program. Applicants must have discussed the pharmacy profession with at least 1 practicing pharmacist (name must be provided) and must include copies of their high school/college transcripts as part of the application process. In addition, they must submit a written essay on why they wish to be a pharmacist and why they feel they should receive this scholarship. They must be Washington residents and available for an interview with the scholarship committee in the Seattle area. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3100 OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Attn: Rural Health Unit
1700 North Congress, Suite 220
P.O. Box 12877
Austin, TX 78711-2877
Tel: (512)936-6701
Free: 800-544-2042
Fax: (512)936-6776
E-mail: orca@orca.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.orca.state.tx.us

To provide scholarship/loans to outstanding Texas students who are interested in preparing for a career in health care in rural areas.

Title of Award: Texas Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition Program Area, Field, or Subject: Dentistry; Health care services; Medical technology; Medicine; Medicine, Chiropractic; Nursing; Nutrition; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Psychology; Radiology; Rehabilitation, Physical/Psychological Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the forgiveness loan award is based on the cost of attendance at the recipient's academic institution. Sponsoring communities pledge to cover half the student's educational expenses; the state covers the other half. Students must pledge to provide 1 year of work in the sponsoring community for each year of support they receive while in college. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Texas residents who are either high school seniors in the top quarter of their graduating class or college students who have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be enrolled or intend to enroll in an eligible academic institution in Texas to become a health care professional and arrange to be sponsored by an organization in 1 of the 174 nonmetropolitan counties in Texas. Eligible health care professions include medicine, dentistry, optometry, nursing, pharmacy, chiropractic, behavioral health, and allied health (rehabilitative services, radiology technician, medical laboratory technician, health systems management, and dietary and nutritional services). Eligible sponsoring organizations include local hospitals, rural health clinics, and community organizations. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis. Selection is based on academic achievements, essay content, sponsor's financial commitment, community statement of need, and overall quality of the nominee. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year for fall semester; September of each year for spring semester; January of each year for summer semesters.

3101 PACIFICARE FOUNDATION

3100 Lake Center Drive
P.O. Box 25186
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Tel: (714)825-5233
Web Site: http://www.pacificare.com

To provide financial assistance to Latino high school seniors in designated states planning to major in a health care field in college.

Title of Award: PacifiCare Latino Health Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Health care services; Medical technology; Medicine; Nursing; Pharmaceutical sciences; Psychology; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 50 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be fluent in Spanish, and have been accepted as a full-time student at a university, community college, or accredited technical college. Their proposed field of study must relate to health care, including (but not limited to) nursing, medical interpretation, health claims examiner, health information technology programs, pharmacy technician, public health, psychology, or pre-medical studies. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay (in both English and Spanish) on their personal and academic accomplishments, community involvement, volunteer and leadership activities, academic plans, and the reason they want a career in the health care field. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2003.

3102 SOUTH DAKOTA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 638
Pierre, SD 57501
Tel: (605)224-5050
Free: 800-658-5545
Fax: (605)224-2059
E-mail: dleslie@sdra.org
Web Site: http://www.sdra.org

To provide financial assistance to South Dakota residents who are interested in preparing for a career in retailing.

Title of Award: South Dakota Retailers Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Automotive technology; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Culinary arts; Food service careers; Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration; Hotel, institutional, and restaurant management; Landscape architecture and design; Management; Marketing and distribution; Mechanics and repairs; Pharmaceutical sciences; Printing trades and industries; Travel and tourism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Dakota who are interested in a career in a retail field. Applicants must have graduated from a South Dakota high school or be enrolled in a vocational school, college, or university in the state. Full-time enrollment is required. Selection is not based solely on financial need or on outstanding scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Examples of eligible fields include, but are not limited to, agribusiness, apparel merchandising, auto mechanics, automotive technology, business administration, business management, computer science, culinary arts, commercial baking, diesel mechanics, electrical maintenance, heating and ventilation, hotel and restaurant management, landscape design, pharmacy, printing industries, refrigeration, sales and marketing management, and tourism industry management.

3103 TENNESSEE BAPTIST FOUNDATION

5001 Maryland Way
P.O. Box 728
Brentwood, TN 37024-9728
Tel: (615)371-2029
Free: 800-552-4644
Fax: (615)371-2049
E-mail: TBF@tnbaptist.org
Web Site: http://www.tbfoundation.org

To provide financial assistance for college, seminary, medical school, dental school, or pharmacy school to members of Southern Baptist churches in Tennessee.

Title of Award: Tennessee Baptist Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Dentistry; General studies/Field of study not specified; Medicine; Pharmaceutical sciences; Religion Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 358 students received support through this program. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed as long as the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 2.0 as a freshmen, 2.0 as a sophomore, 2.3 as a junior, 2.5 as a senior, or 2.0 as a seminary student.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of churches cooperating with the Tennessee Baptist Convention who have been residents of Tennessee for at least 1 year prior to applying. Applicants must be working on, or planning to work on 1) an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university; 2) a master's degree at a Baptist seminary; or 3) a doctoral degree at an accredited school of medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. They must be full-time students and able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page written summary of their life, stating their Christian testimony, life goals, expected vocation, and why they think they should receive this scholarship. High school seniors must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, an ACT score of 18 or higher, or the equivalent on the SAT. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3104 TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Attn: Grants and Special Programs
1200 East Anderson Lane
P.O. Box 12788, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-2788
Tel: (512)427-6340
Free: 800-242-3062, ext. 6340
Fax: (512)427-6127
E-mail: loaninfo@thecb.state.tx.us
Web Site: http://www.collegefortexans.com

To provide educational loans to students in Texas in health-related degree programs.

Title of Award: Hinson-Hazlewood Health Education Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Dentistry; Medicine; Medicine, Osteopathic; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Public health; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The maximum annual loan is $12,500 for pharmacy and public health students, or $20,000 for medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathy, or veterinary medicine students. The origination fee is 3%. After a grace period of 9 months, repayment must be completed within 25 years at a minimum monthly payment of $50. The current interest rate is 5.25% which begins to accrue immediately, even while the student is in school. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional years for pharmacy students or 3 additional years for other students. The maximum total loan is $50,000 for pharmacy and public health students or $80,000 for medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathy, or veterinary medicine students.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who qualify as Texas residents and meet the academic requirements of a public or private college or university in the state. Applicants must be studying for a graduate or professional degree in pharmacy, public health, medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathy, or veterinary medicine. They must be able to demonstrate financial need and enroll full time. U.S. citizenship is required. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted through the financial aid office at the college or university attended. This program is part of the Hinton-Hazelwood College Student Loan Program (HHCSLP).

3105 WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Tel: (360)753-7844
Fax: (360)753-7808
E-mail: kathy.mcvay@hecb.wa.gov
Web Site: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/financialaid/other/health.asp

To provide scholarship/loans for primary care health professional education to students who agree to work in designated areas of Washington.

Title of Award: Washington State Health Professional Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Dental hygiene; Dentistry; Medicine; Medicine, Osteopathic; Midwifery; Nursing; Pharmaceutical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Under-graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is intended to cover eligible expenses: tuition, books, equipment, fees, and room and board. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients who fail to complete the course of study are required to repay the amount received, plus a penalty and interest. Scholars who fail to serve in health professional shortage areas in Washington are required to repay the scholarship, with penalty plus interest. The interest rate on the repayments is 8% for the first 4 years and 10% for the fifth year. Duration: Up to 5 years.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited program leading to eligibility for licensure in Washington State in a designated health profession. They must agree to practice in Washington for 3 to 5 years following graduation, but they do not need to be Washington residents or to attend an educational institution in the state. Currently, there are no geographic restrictions for registered nurses or practical nurses. For other primary care health professionals (M.D., D.O., N.D., P.A., N.P., C.N.M., L.M.), dental care professionals (D.D.S., R.D.H.), and pharmacists, service must be in designated areas of the state. State correctional facilities, state mental health facilities, community and migrant health centers, and any other facility with more than 40% of its caseload consisting of Medicaid and sliding fee patients also qualify. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3106 WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Student Exchange Programs
3035 Center Green Drive
P.O. Box 9752
Boulder, CO 80301-9752
Tel: (303)541-0210
Fax: (303)541-0291
E-mail: info-sep@wiche.edu
Web Site: http://www.wiche.edu/sep/psep

To underwrite some of the cost of out-of-state professional schooling for students in selected Western states.

Title of Award: Professional Student Exchange Program Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Dentistry; Library and archival sciences; Medical assisting; Medicine; Medicine, Osteopathic; Nursing; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Public health; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides reduced levels of tuition, usually resident tuition in public institutions or reduced standard tuition at private schools. The home state pays a support fee to the admitting school to help cover the cost of the recipient's education. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of 13 western states who are interested in pursuing professional study at selected out-of-state institutions, usually because those fields of study are not available in their home states. The eligible programs, and the states whose residents are eligible, presently include: 1) architecture (master's degree), for residents of Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona. California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, or Washington); 2) dentistry, for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington; 3) library studies (master's degree), for residents of New Mexico and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Hawaii, or Washington; 4) medicine, for residents of Montana and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, or Utah; 5) nursing (graduate degree), for residents of Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in California, Hawaii, North Dakota, or Oregon; 6) occupational therapy (bachelors' or master's degree), for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Idaho, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, or Washington; 7) optometry, for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in California or Oregon; 8) osteopathic medicine, for residents of Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, Washington, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona or California; 9) pharmacy, for residents of Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming; 10) physical therapy (master's or doctoral degree), for residents of Alaska, Hawaii, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, or Washington; 11) physician assistant, for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, or Washington; 12) podiatry, for residents of Alaska, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, to study at a designated institution in California; 13) public health, for residents of Montana and New Mexico, to study at designated institutions in California, Colorado, or Washington; and 14) veterinary medicine, for residents of Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, to study at designated institutions in California, Colorado, Oregon, or Washington. The financial status of the applicants is not considered. Interested students must apply for admission and for PSEP assistance directly from the institution of their choice. They must be certified by their state of residence to become an exchange student and be seeking enrollment at the first professional degree level. Deadline for Receipt: In most states, the deadline for receiving completed applications for certification is in October. After obtaining certification, students must still apply to the school of their choice, which also sets its own deadline.