Marjorie G. Hogan Memorial Health Occupations Student Scholarship

The Georgia Hospital Association is committed to the professional development of healthcare students through the Marjorie G. Hogan Memorial scholarship program. If your career path is to pursue a healthcare career, the Georgia Hospital Association may be able to assist you. The $1000 scholarship will be presented at the Spring HOSA Leadership Conference; however, the recipient does not have to attend the conference to receive the scholarship. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the postsecondary school of attendance.

The Marjorie G. Hogan Memorial Health Occupations Student Scholarship Program

GHA’s goal is to provide assistance for your pathway of learning. If you are currently a graduating high school senior, or a post secondary student, a current Georgia HOSA member who will be attending a Georgia college to pursue a career in healthcare, the scholarship application process is simple. The following will be required at the designated deadline date set each year:

 a completed application  a short essay discussing why you have chosen the healthcare career and what qualities you posses that would make you a contributing member of that healthcare profession and healthcare team of a hospital. 500 words or less, double spaced, 10 inch font.  a verified minimum 3.0 GPA (please include official school transcripts)  two letters of recommendation  current resume (including any volunteer experience)

A personal interview may be conducted in person or by phone through GHA. To begin the application process, see below or visit www.gha.org or www.georgiahosa.org to download an application.

Contact Information For more information on the scholarship program at GHA, please contact Denise Flook at [email protected]. APPLICATION FOR MARJORIE G. HOGAN MEMORIAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONS SCHOLARSHIP (All information will be held in a confidential manner by Georgia Hospital Association)

All sections of this form must be completed for participant’s consideration. Return application along with essay, transcript, résum é, and references as indicated at the bottom of this page.

Application Deadline: February 25, 2013 Personal Data

Full Name ______Last four digits of Social Security #______Current Address ______

______Phone Number ______Alternate Telephone______Email address______

Academic Data

Name of Current School______

Anticipated Graduation Date______

HOSA Chapter Advisor______

# Years of HOSA Membership ______

Major/Degree(s) pursuing ______

Anticipated Georgia College Attending ______

Deliverables  A short essay discussing why you have chosen your healthcare career and what qualities you posses that would make you a contributing member of that healthcare profession and healthcare team. 500 words or less, double spaced, 10 inch font.  Official high school or post-secondary school transcript  Two letters of recommendation* (sealed by the author)  Current résumé (including volunteer experience)

I declare that the information reported is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize Georgia Hospital Association to verify the information through necessary means.

Signature of Applicant ______Date ______

Please Submit All Information by February 25, 2013 to: Denise Flook, RN, MPH, CIC VP, Infection Prevention/Staff Engagement Georgia Hospital Association 1675 Terrell Mill Rd. Marietta, GA 30067 Telephone 770-249-4518 Fax 770-955-5801 [email protected].