Monday, October 31, 2011

Go Red Scholarship!


Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in America and women from diverse racial and ethnic groups are disproportionately affected by heart disease and often confront barriers to diagnosis and care, receive lower quality treatment.

This fund assists diverse women who are in pursuit of medical careers, and addresses health disparities that may lead to cardiovascular disease.

What are the qualifications for applying for a Go Red™ Multicultural Scholarship?

Applicants must:

• Be female of Hispanic, African-American or other minority origin

• Be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the United States

• Be currently a freshman or sophomore at an accredited college or university in the U.S.

• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)

• Complete an essay and submit two letters of recommendation with the application, which is available at GoRedForWomen.org/GoRedScholarship.

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