Outreach
Looking for volunteering, shadowing, workshop opportunities, or scholarship opportunities? Look no further. Welcome to Mercer HOSA's hub for enrichment activities!
Ongoing Volunteering Opportunities
There are currently no volunteering opportunities.
Ongoing Shadowing Opportunities
There are currently no available shadowing opportunities, but check back soon for updates! We'll keep you posted for any possible opportunities.
Relevant Scholarship Opportunities
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The NIH offers a variety of scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are on track to pursue careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident, enrolled in an accredited four-year undergraduate institution, and have either a 3.3 GPA or higher, or be within the top five percent of the graduating class.
Award: Varies based on family income level
Probo Scholarship
Applicants must submit a 1,500 word essay describing how healthcare can be made more accessible and affordable, and why doing so is important to them and the world. To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must be at least 16 years old, enrolled in an accredited institution in the United States, and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Award: $500
Maxine Willams Scholarship
The American Association of Medical Assistants provides this award to students who have completed at least one semester of studies in a medical assisting program. Their department's program director must request the application for the learner.
Eligibility Requirements: Each enrollee must demonstrate a 3.0 GPA or higher, attend a CAAHEP-accredited program, and complete at least one semester of study.
Award: $1,000
Scholarship Essay Contest
Sharps, Inc. offers this annual award to any student accepted to or currently enrolled in a degree program focused on healthcare studies or a related topic.
Eligibility Requirements: A student must submit an essay about how they plan to use their degree. Each applicant must also supply a completed application, unofficial transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a resume.
Award: $1,000