EMERGING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Award Information
One stipend of up to $1,000 will be awarded to reimburse for conference-related expenses.
Eligibility
Individuals who…
  • Have not previously attended a CityMatCH conference.
  • Work in a CityMatCH Member Health Department.
  • Have a maximum of 5 years of leadership experience (e.g. supervision of staff, leading the MCH program, etc.).
Application and Selection Details
  • Applications are due Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
  • Interested representatives from CityMatCH-Member Health Departments must complete the application, and provide:
    • Contact and demographic information,
    • An essay of no more than 750 words,
    • Certification and release agreement.
  • Completed applications can be e-mailed to: citymch@unmc.edu (subject line: Emerging Leaders Scholarship Application), or mailed to: CityMatCH at UNMC, 982170 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-2170.
  • Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. 
  • Upon selection (June 30, 2011), the recipient must confirm plans to attend the conference.
  • The scholarship awardee will be acknowledged during the Awards Luncheon on Monday, September 19, 2011.