A Place for Mom is proud to offer their annual $1,000 scholarship to five university students who intend to use their education to help the senior population such as nursing, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, sociology, social work or gerontology. As North America’s largest senior living referral service, we know the importance of supporting the training and education of our future senior care leaders.
Eligibility:
- A citizen or a Permanent Resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec) who is enrolled and currently taking classes at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec).
- Students enrolled in an associates’ degree, bachelor’s degree or graduate level program in a medical, nursing or social sciences related major. The student must intend on pursuing a career that involves working with senior citizens. The applicant must be attending classes at an accredited college or university at the time of the spring deadline.
- Applicants must complete a letter of introduction and an essay that is between 500 and 900 words on a selected topic.
Deadline: April 15, 2015
More info at: www.aplaceformom.com