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If you plan to submit a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program Application, we
encourage you to gather the following documentation, which is detailed on pages 47-51 of the Application and Program Guidance:
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Proof
of Status as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National – submit a copy of a valid U.S. passport, passport card, U.S. birth
certificate, or U.S Naturalization Certificate (Note: A driver’s license or a
Social Security card are not acceptable.)
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Authorization to Release Information Form – authorizes entities identified on
the form to disclose information regarding those who have been selected and
accept the scholarship award; must be dated and include your signature
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Academic Letter of Recommendation – should be from
a department chair, faculty advisor, or a faculty member of the academic
program who can attest to your qualifications
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Non-academic Letter of Recommendation – can be from an employer or previous employer, community leader,
colleague, or anyone who has knowledge of your interest and
motivation to provide care to underserved communities
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Acceptance Report/Verification of Good
Standing – documentation from the school verifying your
acceptance or enrollment in good standing; completed and signed by you and the school official
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Responses to Three Essay Questions – detailed in the Application and Program Guidance, each response should be limited to a 500 word count or less
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume – outlines your relevant
work/volunteer experience and should be no more than 5 pages long
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Unofficial Transcript – from the last degree earned and the
current degree program; an unofficial transcript is acceptable and must display the
applicant name, school name, and grade point average (GPA)
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Current Tuition and Fees Schedule – for the 2018-2019 school year or, if not yet available, the most recent tuition
and fees schedule published by the school
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Additional supporting documentation may also be needed (if applicable) and includes the following: Verification of Exceptional Financial Need (EFN) Status, Verification of Disadvantaged Background, or Statement Regarding Existing Service Obligation.
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