United Health Foundation Invests in the Future Health Workforce; Commits $2.25 Million in Scholarships to More Than 200 Stude...
26 April 2016 - 11:30PM
Business Wire
- Diverse Scholars Initiative supports
undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in health
care
- More than 1,800 scholarships,
totaling over $13 million, have been awarded since 2007
More than 200 students studying to work in health care
professions are receiving $2.25 million in scholarships for the
2016-17 academic year from United Health Foundation.
The funding is part of United Health Foundation’s commitment to
investing in the country’s future, diverse health care workforce.
United Health Foundation, in partnership with nine nonprofit and
civic organizations, is providing the scholarships to undergraduate
and graduate students through its Diverse Scholars Initiative.
“Creating a future health workforce that meets a community’s
diverse and distinct health care needs is critical to building
healthier communities,” said Chris Stidman, president of United
Health Foundation. “Increasing access to culturally competent care
helps reduce health care disparities and improves health outcomes.
United Health Foundation is grateful for the opportunity to partner
with national organizations and nonprofits to invest in the future
health workforce.”
Diverse Scholars Initiative and Partners
Since the Diverse Scholar Initiative’s inception in 2007, United
Health Foundation has awarded more than 1,800 scholarships totaling
over $13 million.
“It’s been immensely helpful to have the financial support, but
also the mentorship opportunities,” said Kenji Taylor, a 2013
United Health Foundation and National Medical Fellowships Diverse
Scholar. “It’s so powerful to have people who inspire you and
believe in your ability to do great things.” Taylor is currently
completing his residency in family medicine at the University of
California, San Francisco.
Scholarship applicants must demonstrate financial need, the
pursuit of a degree that will lead to a career as a primary care
health professional, and a commitment to working in underserved
communities.
The nine grant partners will announce individual Diverse
Scholars recipients throughout the year.
- American Indian College Fund
- Asian & Pacific Islander American
Scholarship Fund
- Congressional Black Caucus Foundation,
Inc.
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Institute
- National Association of Hispanic
Nurses
- National Hispanic Health
Foundation
- National Medical Fellowships
- The Jackie Robinson Foundation
- United Negro College Fund
United Health Foundation engages with the scholars throughout
the year to support their educational and professional goals,
including hosting a Diverse Scholars Forum in Washington, D.C., in
June. The event will bring together undergraduate-, graduate-
and doctorate-level scholarship recipients from across the nation.
Scholars will meet with policymakers and thought leaders to discuss
the nation’s most pressing health issues, network with peers and
special guests, and engage in interactive dialogue to share their
own ideas and experiences.
Meet our 2016-17 Diverse Scholars throughout the year by
visiting the Diverse Scholar Initiative page or follow @UHGGives,
#DiverseScholars on Twitter.
About United Health Foundation
Through collaboration with community partners, grants and
outreach efforts, United Health Foundation works to improve our
health system, build a diverse and dynamic health workforce and
enhance the well-being of local communities. United Health
Foundation was established by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in
1999 as a not-for-profit, private foundation dedicated to improving
health and health care. To date, United Health Foundation has
committed more than $285 million to programs and communities around
the world. We invite you to learn more at
www.unitedhealthfoundation.org or follow @UHGGives on Twitter or
Facebook.com/UHGGives.
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