Applications for the 2007 program are now being accepted. The application deadline is December 15, 2006.
2007 Barbara Jordan Scholars ApplicationÂ
Letter of Recommendation
PROGRAM
TheScholars Program brings talented African American, Latino, AmericanIndian/Alaska Native, and Asian/Pacific Islander college seniors andrecent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed inCongressional offices and learn about health policy. Through thenine-week program (May 21- July 28, 2007), Scholars gain knowledgeabout federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, whilefurther developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. Inaddition to gaining experience in a Congressional office, Scholarsparticipate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge ofhealth care issues, and write and present a health policy research memo.
PURPOSE
TheHenry J. Kaiser Family Foundation established the Barbara Jordan HealthPolicy Scholars Program in partnership with Howard University to honorthe legacy of former Foundation Trustee and Congresswoman BarbaraJordan and to expand the pool of students of color interested in thefield of health policy. As a member of the United States Congress andthe Texas State Legislature, Barbara Jordan’s distinguished career wasexemplified by her tireless advocacy of behalf of vulnerablepopulations. She brought this passion to her work, inspiring others tobecome involved in addressing challenging health policy issues.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligiblecandidates must be U.S. citizens who will be seniors or recentgraduates of an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of2007. Currently enrolled law, medical, and graduate students are noteligible to apply. Successful applicants will show evidence of academicachievement and will demonstrate the following:
- Be a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial or ethnic disparities in health; and
- Haveexperience working in or with programs that address health disparities(e.g. local health departments, community health centers, inner city/rural hospitals or organizations that conduct research on or developpolicy related to health or healthcare disparities) or have doneprevious academic work (e.g. taken courses, written papers orparticipate in research projects) related to health disparities.
