She Rose in Health Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Feb 1, 2023
Winners Announced
Mar 1, 2023
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
Eligibility Requirements
Race/Ethnicity:
Black/African American
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate
Gender:
Female
Major:
Healthcare field
GPA:
3.0 or higher

Only 5% of physicians identify as Black or African-American, despite making up 13% of the population in the United States.

In healthcare professions, diversity is still lacking. It is important to empower minority students to pursue their passions and make a difference in their chosen profession. Because representation is still sorely lacking in the healthcare field, there needs to be more opportunities available to minorities. The She Rose in Health Scholarship seeks to give female African-American students an opportunity, allowing them to further pursue their higher education.

Female undergraduate or graduate students are eligible to apply if they are African-American, have a GPA of 3.0 and are earning a degree in a health related profession, such as nursing, public health, pre-medicine, nutrition, etc. To apply, write about why you chose your degree, how you will use your education to make a difference, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published October 14, 2022
Essay Topic

Why did you choose your degree, how do you plan to make a positive impact through your degree, and how will this scholarship help you towards your goals?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

March 2023

Finalists
Jasmine Patton
Janvier Stewart
joyce nagbe
BETH LAWSON
Jazmyn Butler
olushola Kukoyi
Zaenab Kadiri
Lillian Alford
Kalista Kerr
Shanelle Guy
Carlyssa Hordge
Lauren Forney
Nia Lane
Maame Amoako
Shelby Hughes
Mikyah Moore
Esther Nnali
Simisola Shabi
Aniya Harris
Rayna Richardson
Shalom Fagbuyi
Grace C
Skylar Everett
Priscilla
Rahaf Hamour
Kennedi Poe
Obeaney Falaise
Corona Blakey
Miriam B
Jacci Martin
Taleya Jordan
Kirsten Adams
Maya Singh
Sha'Dyamond Bond
Caroline Henry
Kaiayo Shatteen
Amanda Threatt
Nina Shepherd
Jimiah Campbell
Bria Murphy
Desiree Brown
Breanna Maclin
Sydney Smith
Loren Barber
Julianna James
Brelynn Hunt
Natalie Lovinsky
Ashantaliyah Perkins
Savanna Savage
Sudi Hussein
Ja’Khia Dismukes
Javauna Vaughn
Lauryn T.
Rashmi Perceval
Chauntrell Turner
Jaibreon Bunyon-Nelson
Jaquella Nellems
Rhiana Jones
Serenity Sharp
Jasmyn McEachin
Nakala Durden
jordan cooley
Kandace St. John
Daija Peoples
K'sha Bloise
Naija Lee
Paige Jones
Aaliyah Shirley
Beyonce Grizzle
Sydney Miller
Candace Williams
Shanaya White
Mattie Blake
Kasia Wade
Trinity Thomas
Nadia Williams
Akiyah Arnold
Emmanuela Ane
Tristyn DeRouen

Winning Application

Sara James
University of Maryland Eastern ShorePhiladelphia, PA
I gravitated toward science, and medicine has been an area of study even as young as ten. However, when deciding which career I wanted, I knew I wanted a healthy work-life balance and an environment that fosters lifetime learning. I also wanted to impact my community and advocate for the overlooked and underrepresented. So I set my sights on a career as a physician assistant. I chose this career because it affords me the freedom and flexibility needed to help my community in any medical specialty I choose. My goal is to help and protect minorities who face roadblocks when seeking health care due to the systemic racism in our healthcare system. I plan to specialize in primary care to help improve minority access to care, increase patient satisfaction and provide quality care to those in need. For example, as a physician assistant, I can help reduce the black maternal mortality rate in the United States by advocating for black mothers during labor, lessening the chance their life-threatening symptoms go unaddressed. For example, knowing that my mother had to have an emergency c-section while giving birth to me because she was experiencing signs of preeclampsia during l; labor. She was fortunate to have a black physician who didn't ignore her concerns and possibly saved her life. I hope to be that kind of provider for other women like my mother. I will also have an opportunity to create a safe space for LGBT+ patients who seek treatment and preventative care for sexually transmitted infections without fear of judgment or rejection by their providers. As a member of the LGBT+ community, I know how much discrimination many faces when seeking adequate health care services. I witnessed this through my experiences and also that of my family and friends. I want to be an exception to the norms. I believe everyone deserves healthcare and should receive nothing but respect and kindness during their visits. Due to being in such a rigorous program, my only chances to work are often limited to one to two-week breaks between semesters, spending 40-50 hours a week grinding for the money to purchase supplies for the upcoming semester. This scholarship will help to lower the financial burden I experience trying to pay for books, medical equipment, and study tools out of pocket, thus giving me more time to rest, recuperate, and prepare for the next semester of courses.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Feb 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Mar 1, 2023.