In order for your application to be processed by the Scholarship Committee, it must contain the following:

• A completed application form.
• A completed essay as described in Section 7 of the application.
• Three original letters of recommendation. Two recommendations should come from current teachers, counselors or school administrators on official letterhead or on school letterhead with the signature and title. One recommendation should come from a non-family community member (such as employer, minister, coach, etc.). All reference letters must be received sealed, with the signature of the person providing the reference across the sealed flap of the envelope.
• Official scholastic transcript(s) (high school or college), including the fall semester or quarter of 2007 and current enrollment verification.
• A copy of the first page of the 2007 Federal Income Tax Return for any person(s) (including yourself) contributing to your education.
• Copy of Proof of United States Citizenship (birth certificate, if born in the U.S., passport or U.S. citizenship papers, if applicable) or legal non-citizen resident status. Originals will be required at interview, if scheduled.
• A recent photograph.

Scholarships will be awarded only to applicants pursuing a health-care profession including, but not limited to::

• Clinical Laboratory Technology
• Physical Therapy
• Pre-med
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Nursing
• Radiation Oncology Technology
• Occupational Therapy
• Radiologic Technology
• Pharmacy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Pharmacy Technology

Application Procedure

It is your responsibility to see that the following items are received in the Foundation office: your completed application, essay and photograph by January 21, 2008, 4:00 p.m., and the transcripts, tax form(s), letter(s) of recommendation and copy of proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency by February 15, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Applicants not meeting these deadlines will not be considered. There are no exceptions.

Address:
W. Neal Kocurek Scholarship Committee
St. David’s Community Health Foundation
811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 600
Austin, Texas 78704

Telephone: 512-879-6600
Email: wnkscholarships@sdsys.org

Interviews
Our committee will hold personal interviews with finalists the week of March 31, 2008.

Awards
If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be notified by April 25, 2008. Scholarship funds for tuition are sent to the Financial Aid Office of your school. You must request that the Registrar or Financial Aid Office send us verification of enrollment as a full-time student in a health professional program for the fall semester or quarter. At that point, scholarship funds will be sent to the Financial Aid Office of your school. A scholarship recipient may be awarded a scholarship for up to four (4) years, if qualified.

Dates to Remember in 2008

January 21 Your application, essay and photo are due in the Foundation office by 4:00 p.m.

February 15 Transcript(s), one copy each of the first page of the 2007 Federal Income Tax Return for any person(s) contributing to your education, three letters of recommendation, and a copy of proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency are due in the Foundation office by 4:00 p.m. Your application will not be considered unless all documents are in the Foundation office no later than February 15, 4:00 p.m.

Week of March 31 Interviews will be held during this time. Advanced notification of the interview schedule will be sent to the applicant.

April 25 Notification of awards.

If you have any questions, please telephone the Foundation office (879-6600) and leave a message for the Scholarship Coordinator, Tina Prentice. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. Please bookmark or print this page for future reference.