Christina Taylese Singh Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
$2,000
2 winners, $1,000 each
Open
Application Deadline
May 3, 2024
Winners Announced
Jun 3, 2024
Education Level
Graduate, Undergraduate
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student
GPA:
3.0 or higher
Field of Study:
Medicine/healthcare
Background:
Volunteering experience
Education Level:
GPA:
Field of Study:
Background:
Undergraduate or graduate student
3.0 or higher
Medicine/healthcare
Volunteering experience

Christina Taylese Singh was an aspiring occupational therapist who passed away too soon.

Christina received her master's degree in occupational therapy and unexpectedly passed away while studying for her occupational therapy board exam, cutting her life short before she had the opportunity to fulfill her dreams. 

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Christina Taylese Singh by supporting students who are following in Christina’s footsteps.

Any undergraduate or graduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA and volunteering experience may apply for this scholarship if they’re studying medicine or healthcare, but applicants pursuing occupational therapy are preferred.

To apply, tell us about yourself and what field of healthcare or medicine you plan to go into and why.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published July 16, 2023
$2,000
2 winners, $1,000 each
Open
Application Deadline
May 3, 2024
Winners Announced
Jun 3, 2024
Education Level
Graduate, Undergraduate
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Essay Topic

Please tell us a bit about yourself and what field of the healthcare/medicine field you plan on going into and why?

400–600 words

Winning Application

Katie Crabtree
Georgia State UniversitySuwanee, GA
Katherine Tyre
Georgia State UniversityAlpharetta, GA
I am an aspiring occupational therapist currently enrolled at Georgia State University in the OTD program. I am 26 years old and I am maintaining a GPA of 3.5. I am beginning my third year this summer! I have found such a passion in occupational therapy that grows and grows as I expand my knowledge of this field. OT is about so many things that just make sense to me. It is all about maneuvering and finding that just-right fit for each individual with the intention for that fit to improve their quality of life. Although I do love learning, graduate school has been quite draining financially, especially reaching this last year of classes. I believe I am the perfect candidate for such a scholarship, as it will aid me in completing my degree to be able to uphold the memory of Christina through the work she so wanted to do. My particular interest in occupational therapy sprung from a change made in my life while in undergrad at Florida State University. I was pursuing a pre-medicine pathway, however, after several classes down this route, I found myself drowning. At the time I was devastated, thinking I wasn't going to be good enough to follow my dreams. Now, I see it as the best thing that could have happened to me. Like the many patients we see as occupational therapists, something throws a wrench in life's path and we have to adapt and make the most of it. My change of direction at this pivotal time in my life led to me pursuing occupational therapy more seriously (it was always a second choice), and it led to me finding a passion like no other. Growing up, I was always the problem solver. If you need to know anything about occupational therapy it is that the career is all about adaptation and problem-solving. We find ways to work within the world around us, with what we have been given. So many people have difficulties finding an answer or an alternative to changes in life, however, this has always been my strong suit. I have just completed my first level two fieldwork and throughout the experience I found myself strengthening my practical skills while bringing in my natural born skills of problem-solving. I don't think I fully understood how useful this skill would be until I was able to put it into practice and... WOW. Occupational therapy is essentially all about problem-solving; finding that little quirk or unusual solution that can make all the difference for someone to live their life independently. As an OT, I will have the opportunity to do what I love every single day. I love helping people. I love solving problems. I love making a difference.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 3, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 3, 2024.