Leading Through Humanity & Heart Scholarship
The Reconceive Project believes there are many essential and non-negotiable qualities any health worker should have, especially when serving patients and populations of diverse needs and backgrounds.
Those interested in pursuing healthcare must recognize the importance of empathy, collaboration, and a human-centered approach to healthcare work. The health field is broad and includes any profession that promotes, supports, and/or maintains health and wellness in any way – including physicians, patient care technicians, nurses, therapists, clinical social workers, public health professionals, epidemiologists, researchers, health scientists, nutritionists, and more.
This scholarship aims to support students in postsecondary institutions and vocational programs with interests in pursuing health-related careers.
Any high school senior who will enroll in a postsecondary institution in the 2026-2027 school year or current undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re pursuing a human health-related field and if they have volunteering or community service experience. There will be a preference for University of Rochester students for one of the awards.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your formative values and experiences, what empathy means to you and your future career, and how you will complete your work through a human-centered lens.
1. In 200 words or less, tell us anything about yourself! Additionally, make sure to address this question: What values and experiences have shaped you as a person and made you passionate about human health and wellness?
2. In 500 words or less, what does empathy mean to you, and why is it important to have this quality in the specific health-related career that you'd like to pursue? Additionally, discuss how you would ensure that your efforts and work are done through a human-centered lens.
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The application deadline is Dec 5, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 5, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 5, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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