Gina Giffin Garcia Scholarship

For sophomores, juniors, and seniors in a health-related major. Requires 3.0 GPA, 1-page essay on why they wish to pursue their chosen career.

Full description:
The following criteria must be met:

1. The recipient(s) must be a student accepted to Eastern Illinois University.
2. The recipient(s) shall be a sophomore, junior, or senior student.
3. The recipients(s) shall be pursuing education toward a career in one of the health-related fields. {This shall include the following professions: Physical therapy, Pre-med, Pre-Dental, Med Tech, Nursing, Speech Therapy, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy.}
4. The Selection Committee shall require a one-page essay of the applicants. Applicants should outline in the essay why they want to pursue a career in their chosen health-related profession.
5. The recipient(s) shall have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
6. Financial need may be a consideration.
7. The recipient(s) may be eligible to apply for and receive the award again provided he/she continues to meet the criteria stated above.
8. The award shall be announced in the Spring Semester and paid the following Fall Semester.

Keywords: Communication Disorders Sciences, Nursing, Pre Dentistry, Pre Medicine, Pre Nursing, Pre Occupational Therapy, Pre Pharmacy, Pre Physical Therapy, Pre Physician’s Assistant