Dr. Omega Logan Silva Scholarship
Direct application
$5,000
1 winner
Eligibility
Demographics
Woman
Major
Health Professions
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Economically disadvantaged women from or attending school in the Mid-Atlantic region (DE, MD, VA, WV, PA, NJ, NY, or DC) who are pursuing healthcare careers may apply for the Dr. Omega Logan Silva Scholarship.
One recipient receives $5,000. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA, significant school and community involvement, and plans to work in the Mid-Atlantic after completing their program.
Submit a completed application, transcript, activity sheet, two non-relative recommendations, and a 250- to 500-word essay on how a healthcare degree will make a difference in your life. Finalists are interviewed.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Completed application and applicant information submission page
- Transcript
- Activity sheet
- Two non-relative recommendations
- Essay of 250 to 500 words
- Certification signed by applicant and school counselor/advisor
- Two letters of recommendation from non-relatives (faculty members or professional contacts), each speaking to the applicant's character, integrity, and uniqueness; Guidance Department/school advisor f
- Copy of high school transcript (or transcript showing college courses / vocational certifications)
- Completed application form plus the Applicant Information Submission page (additional short-answer questions on activities, awards, intended program, and 5-7 year goals)
- Certification section signed by applicant and by a school counselor/advisor
- Eligibility: economically disadvantaged women in the Mid-Atlantic region (DE, MD, VA, WV, PA, NJ, NY, DC)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA at an accredited institution (or satisfactory vocational school performance)
- Finalists must complete an in-person interview with the selection committee
- Submitted by mail or email (subject 'Scholarship') by the stated deadline (Jan 6, 2025 for the 2025 cycle)
- Applicants need significant school and community involvement.
- Finalists must complete an in-person interview.
- Applicants must plan to work in the Mid-Atlantic after completing their program.