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What is the application process?
Applications must be submitted online through the Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) website. There are three steps to complete the application:
1. Click the "create application" button below to answer the prequalifying questions. When you submit these, it will automatically take you to the profile page.
2. Create or update your profile. Save and continue to the online application.
3. Complete the online application. A confirmation email will be sent when the online portion of your application is complete. Applicant should contact CSA if a confirmation email is not received.
4. Mail in, or email, the packet of additional required materials. See "What constitutes a complete application" below.
If you need assistance,please email: . - Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
-Be the child of a current employee (parent/step-parent/legal guardian) of Prisma Health, OR
-Be the child or grandchild of an active Prisma Health volunteer (who has worked at least 100 hours) at the time of applying for and granting of the scholarship award and reside in an area served by Prisma Health, OR
-Be an active teen volunteer who has worked a minimum of 50 documented hours within the past twelve months at a Prisma Health facility.
-Be a high school graduating senior.
-Have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 in both mathematics and science while in high school.
-Be planning to attend an accredited college, university or technical college for the Summer or Fall term immediately after graduation.
-Be planning to pursue an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in a healthcare profession.
-Demonstrate financial need.
-Demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership.
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When is the deadline for submission of materials?
The deadline for submission of the online portion of the application is . Deadline for receipt of the additional required materials is 5:00 PM EST.. The additional materials required must be mailed in ONE envelope to the , PO BOX 1465, Taylors, SC 29687. The additional materials required must be RECEIVED no later than 5:00 pm est. .
- What constitutes a complete application packet?
You must submit the following additional materials:
• Signed Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form, found in the online application, signed by the scholarship candidate.
Download the Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form.• Submit an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT with grades, cumulative GPA and SAT/ACT scores posted through the latest Fall semester. NOTE: If the school does not post SAT/ACT scores, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide CSA with a copy of the score report from the College Entrance Examination Board.
• List answering the following questions:
1. What books, magazines, newspaper articles or other literature have impacted your life? Why?
2. Which of your achievements has given you the most personal gratification or has had an impact on other people?
3. List career/personal goals or other objectives you may have.
Applicants must print the LIST OF QUESTIONS FORM from the website and submit along with the other materials listed here.• Submit ESSAY. Submit an Essay (200-500 words) on the topic "In what ways do you expect to invest or contribute to your community after you have obtained your professional/career goals." Applicant must include their name and name of scholarship on the Essay. Applicants must print the ESSAY FORM from the website and submit along with the other materials listed here.
• Submit RECOMMENDATIONS. Submit two (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION from adults who are not family members. Applicants must print the LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM from the website and submit them along with the other materials listed here.
• Applicants who are Teen Volunteers must submit the TEEN VOLUNTEER DOCUMENTATION FORM. Teen Volunteer applicants must print the TEEN VOLUNTEER FORM and have the form completed by the Volunteer Services Office and submit along with the other materials listed here.
Page 1 of your 2024-2025 FAFSA Submission Summary, which includes your name and SAI (Student Aid Index). This is the report you receive after completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
See example attached: Download the Sample Form - What is the value of the scholarship award?
The minimum amount of the award will be $1,000, and the number of recipients may vary from year to year. The awards will be applied to the cost of tuition, lab fees and books. Scholarship awards must be used in the year they are awarded. Unused funds must be returned to the `Light up a Life` Scholarship.
- What college may I attend?
The recipients may attend any accredited college, university, or technical school offering a degree in any healthcare field of study. The recipient's school of choice must be exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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What if I am unable to attend consecutive semesters?
Extenuating circumstances requiring a student to sit out a semester must be explained in writing to CSA. You will be notified of the final decision. If a recipient is out for a semester and doesn`t receive approval, then that semester is forfeited.
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How are winners selected?
An independent Scholarship Selection Committee will consider the respective ability, academic merit, educational goals, and career ambitions of each applicant.
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How will I be notified if I am chosen as a recipient?
The email address or contact information provided on the application will be used to notify all of the complete applicants of the decisions of the committee.
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Is this scholarship renewable?
This scholarship may be renewable for up to (3) three additional consecutive years of undergraduate work, or until a bachelor's degree is awarded, whichever is earlier.