University of the Pacific and the Abbott Fund
Abbott Fund Scholarship Program
Established in partnership with the Abbott Fund, this program supports aspiring healthcare and social work students at the University of the Pacific who are dedicated to combating the diabetes crisis in Stockton. Recipients focus their coursework, clinical training, and projects on diabetes prevention, management, and education.
Award
Up to 50% of tuition
Deadline
Rolling / varies
Level
Graduate
Status
Rolling
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Who is eligible
- Must live or work in the Greater Stockton Area (including Lodi, Lathrop, and Manteca)
- Must be enrolled or accepted into one of the following University of the Pacific programs: Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN), Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN), or Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Must demonstrate intent to serve the Stockton community by completing clinical rotations, internships, or project courses in organizations serving Stockton
- Must agree to work in Stockton upon graduation for at least two (2) years
What you'll need
- For ELMSN and MSCN applicants: Six short-answer questions and a 3-page essay
- For MSW applicants: Completion of the program-specific Abbott Fund Scholar application upon admission
- An interview is required before being invited to apply (for ELMSN and MSCN)
How to apply
- Apply to an eligible graduate program (ELMSN, MSCN, or MSW) at the University of the Pacific.
- For ELMSN and MSCN: Receive an email invitation to apply for the scholarship after being invited to an interview.
- For MSW: Complete the scholarship application upon admission to the program.
- Submit the application as instructed in the email invitation or admission materials.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.pacific.edu/academics/abbott-scholars
- How this listing was added:
- Discovered automatically and summarized from the source page
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with University of the Pacific and the Abbott Fund before submitting.
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