2014 NEFMSF Scholarship
Program
McIntosh Scholarship- awarded to a male student with high
academic achievement and strong leadership skills
Atkins Scholarship- awarded to a student with high
academic achievement and a strong community service background
Cornerstone Scholarships- awarded to students who have high
academic achievement and represent the values and commitment of the NEFMSF.
Purpose
This
scholarship fund was established in 2013 by the Northeast Florida Medical
Society Foundation. The purpose for the
scholarship is to provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors
in Jacksonville, Florida who have been accepted into an accredited college or
university with the intention of majoring in an area of science or math.
Eligibility
The NEFMSF
scholarship will be awarded to a minority student pursuing a degree in science
or math.
All
applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
1.
Applicant
must be at least a high school senior in Jacksonville, FL.
2.
Applicant
must have a cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.5.
3.
Applicant
must submit all required application information.
4.
Applicant
must be nominated by his/her high school counselor.
Selection
The
recipient will be chosen by the NEFMSF Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee will determine
award recipients by May 26, 2014.
Awards
Scholarships
in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded to each winner. Award recipients will receive scholarships
upon receipt of confirmation of college enrollment from registrar.
Application Information Procedure
Applicant
must submit the following:
1.
Application
form
2.
Two
(2) letters of recommendation from either high school teachers, administrators,
counselors, employers, or other individuals with significant knowledge of
applicant’s experience, academic achievements, and/or community
involvement. Recommendations from family
members will not be considered.
3.
An
official and current high school transcript with cumulative grade point average
and class standing/rank.
4.
Applicant
must also complete at least 40 hours of community service. School counselor must verify that
documentation of community service ours was submitted to him/her.
5.
Proof
of college acceptance
6.
Personal
essay
Deadline
Deadline for
submission: May 5, 2014
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT LEE HIGH SCHOOL.
Mail completed
application to:
Northeast Florida
Medical Society Foundation
c/o Scholarship
Committee
9390 Lem Turner Blvd
Suite 2
Jacksonville, FL 32208
