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Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation established the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program in partnership with Howard University to honor the legacy of former Foundation Trustee and Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and to expand the pool of students of color interested in the field of health policy. As a member of the United States Congress and the Texas State Legislature, Barbara Jordan's distinguished career was exemplified by her tireless advocacy of behalf of vulnerable populations. She brought this passion to her work, inspiring others to become involved in addressing challenging health policy issues.
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The Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Asian/Pacific Islander college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in Congressional offices and learn about health policy. Through the nine-week program (May 21- July 28, 2007), Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to gaining experience in a Congressional office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research memo.
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A successful applicant will show evidence of academic achievement and will demonstrate the following:
* Be a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial or ethnic disparities in health; and
* Have experience working in or with programs that address health disparities (e.g. local health departments, community health centers, inner city/ rural hospitals or organizations that conduct research on or develop policy related to health or healthcare disparities) or have done previous academic work (e.g. taken courses, written papers or participate in research projects) related to health disparities.
Note: these are not the only selection criteria.
http://www.kff.org/about/jordanscholars.cfm
Deadline Month: December
Focus Area: Government / Policy / Politics, Health
Open to: Graduating seniors, Recent graduates
Duration: Summer
Location: U.S. Northeast, Washington, D.C.
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