Who can enter: Current Partnership members, those who were Partnership members within the past 12 months, or foster care youth who were Partnership members within the past three years. The entrant must show they intend to pursue a career in health care, social service, or public service and must be enrolled at or applying to a higher education institution and enrolled within one year of the application due date.
How to enter: Entrants must complete the application form including essay questions; obtain one letter of recommendation; and sign a waiver of confidentiality and release, as well as an accuracy statement. Email completed applications to Communications@partnershiphp.org. Applications can be submitted from January 6 through February 28, 2025.
Essay questions: (See application for details and word limits.)
1. How will your studies further your plans for a career in health care and/or human/public/social services fields? What are your career goals?
2. How has Partnership HealthPlan of California been a partner in your health/life? (This can be medical care, services, and/or supports that Partnership has helped provide.)
3. Optional: Is there anything else you want to share that makes you a good candidate to receive this award?
Scholarship winners: Partnership will review all entries and determine recipients. Scholarship winners will be announced in May 2025.
