Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program is an 11-week program that brings rising college seniors and recent college graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health policy issues, with a focus on issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and underserved communities. Through the program, Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills.
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program has four main components: 1) orientation, 2) the congressional placement, 3) site visits, and 4) the writing sessions and presentation. For many Scholars, one of the most rewarding parts of the program is getting to know their fellow classmates.
Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be a senior or a recent graduate (a person who graduated in September 2009 or later) of an accredited four-year U.S. college or university in the fall of 2012. Graduate students and individuals with an advanced degree are not eligible to apply.
Successful applicants will show evidence of academic achievement and will have a strong interest in and/or experience working in or with programs that address health issues disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities or underserved communities (e.g. local health departments, community health centers, inner city/rural hospitals or organizations that conduct research on or develop policy related to health or healthcare disparities). This may include previous academic work (e.g. taken courses, written papers or participate in research projects) related to health disparities.
Check out more online: http://bjordanscholars.kff.org/Apply.aspx
Application becomes available – early October 2011
Application deadline – Friday, December 16, 2011
Selection notification – mid-February 2012
Program Start Date – Monday, May 21, 2012
Program Ends – Saturday, August 4, 2012
If you have questions about the application process, please email: bjscholarsinfo@kff.org
