Wednesday 31 October 2012

Scholarship Award By Child Family Health International (CFHI), USA

Description
The Child Family Health International (CFHI) is currently offering scholarships awards in the amount of US $1,000 may be awarded towards participation in any CFHI Global Health Education Program during the above months. One of these scholarships is designated for CFHI's Sight for All- Opthalmology Rotation in New Delhi, India program, one is designated for CFHI's Dentistry & Oral Health in Quito, Ecuador program, and one designated for an AMSA Member.

Recipients of the scholarship award will be required to cover their own airfare, the balance of their CFHI program fees, and any personal expenses as outlined on the program description pages. Recipients also required to keep a clinical and cultural immersion journal to be used as part of their scholarship report submitted at the end of their program. They must take photographs while abroad that may be used on the CFHI website and in CFHI publications and materials.

Eligibility

The applicants of CFHI scholarship award must committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is the policy of CFHI to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to the mission and vision of CFHI. Scholarships will be given to students who demonstrate a commitment to their communities as well as financial need and an interest in exchanging ideas and sharing experiences with people in Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Mexico and South Africa.

In addition, the scholarship award committee will give priority to people of ethnicities under-represented in CFHI programs, as well as those who have had limited opportunity to travel abroad.  

Application Procedure
The scholarship award's application form can be downloaded at the web link below. Please complete and return it before the deadline.

Submission Deadline

January 15th, 2013 and June 3rd, 2013

Website Link
http://www.cfhi.org/web/index.php/xcms/showpage/page/Scholarships

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