Emory Johns Creek Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship (Medical)

Background: Over the past 18 years, the EJCH Auxiliary has awarded nearly $300,000 to deserving students seeking a degree in the healthcare field.

Award Amount: Up to $2,500 (amount subject to change based on fund availability)

Geographic Scope: Georgia, United States

Focus Areas: Health-related degree programs

Eligibility

Applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria:

• An employee of EJCH (full- or regular part-time) for at least one year
• The immediate family member of an EJCH employee
• An active EJCH Auxilian who has completed a minimum of 100 hours during a one-year period
• The immediate family member of a qualified Auxilian

Additional requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a health-related degree program at an accredited college, university, or technical school
• Must submit applications at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester

Allowable Use of Funds

• Tuition
• Lab fees
• Registration
• Books
• Special fees
• Special equipment
• Uniforms necessary for the course of study
• Cannot be used for: Room and board

Additional Details

• Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the school
• Scholarship recipients will be notified in writing
• All selections by the Committee are considered final
• A one-time Renewal Scholarship will be considered a year after the first Auxiliary Scholarship was awarded
• Physical and occupational therapy applicants must furnish a letter of acceptance to a master's program

Contact Information

Scholarship Chairperson: Eileen Kovalchik

Application Process

Timeline: Applications are taken all year long. Submit at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester.

Required Materials

Applicants must provide:

1. A completed scholarship application
2. A short narrative essay stating:
   • Your career goals
   • The reason(s) you chose a health-related field of study
3. Official transcript from the last educational institution attended
4. Verification letter indicating:
   • Acceptance into a health-related program
   • Date of acceptance (month and year)
   • Proposed date of graduation (month and year)
   • Note: Physical and occupational therapy applicants must furnish a letter of acceptance to a master's program
5. Two signed letters of recommendation:
   • On appropriate letterhead
   • In a sealed envelope
   • One should be from a teacher or supervisor
6. A signed media release form and a self-portrait picture (for inclusion in volunteer newsletter and website)

Submission Instructions

1. Download the application packet
2. Read the application carefully for exact requirements
3. Follow specific instructions provided in the "Checklist" document
4. Submit completed application with all required materials