Centro Cultural Mexicano, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, is proud to offer a $4500 scholarship to Latinos pursuing careers in Public Health!

If you are a future Doctor, Public Health policymaker, healthcare worker, dental assistant, care worker, or are in education or training for a Public Health career, apply today using the link below.

Centro Cultural Mexicano Public Health Pathways Scholarship Guidelines

1. Scholarship Overview

The Centro Cultural Mexicano Public Health Pathways Scholarship aims to support Latino and first-generation students pursuing education and training in public health fields. This scholarship recognizes the critical need for diverse representation in public health and seeks to alleviate financial barriers that may hinder students' academic and career aspirations.

2. Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Enrollment: Currently enrolled in a postsecondary education program related to Public Health. Examples include, but are not limited to: Pre-Med, Bio-Med, Public Health, Nursing, Medical Assisting, Dental Hygienist programs, and other relevant workforce training or trade certificate programs.

• GPA: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

• Financial Need: Demonstrated financial need, assessed based on household income and family size.

• First-Generation Student Status: Consideration will be given to applicants who are first-generation college students (neither parent has a four-year college degree). Parental education level will be collected as part of the application.

• Ethnicity: Applicants must identify as Latino/Hispanic.

• Non-Discrimination: Centro Cultural Mexicano does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, language, income, or other protected characteristics. Our guidelines and evaluation criteria seek to reduce bias in the selection process.

3. Award Amount and Duration

The scholarship award is a one-time payment of $4,500.

4. Application Process

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Application Form: Apply at the link abovw

• Essay: A 500 word essay addressing: as a Latino striving to further your education in a Public Health field, you may have faced many obstacles. How did you overcome these obstacles? How will your education benefit not only you but your community?

• Transcript: Official or unofficial academic transcript from the applicant's current educational institution.

5. Application Deadline

The application deadline is April 16th. All application materials must be received by this date.

6. Selection Process

A selection committee will review all applications. The selection criteria will prioritize students who demonstrate:

• Academic performance.

• Financial need.

• Commitment to a career in public health.

• First-generation student status.

7. Bias Elimination in the Selection Process

Centro Cultural Mexicano is committed to a fair and equitable scholarship selection process. We recognize that unconscious biases can influence decision-making. To mitigate these potential biases, the following measures are in place:

• Standardized Evaluation Rubric: A detailed rubric will be used to evaluate each application, ensuring consistent assessment across all candidates. The rubric will focus on objective criteria related to the eligibility requirements and selection priorities.

• Redacted Applications (if possible and applicable): Where feasible, application materials may be redacted to remove identifying information such as name, institution, and other details that could trigger unconscious bias. This allows reviewers to focus solely on the content of the application.

• Committee Training: Selection committee members will receive training on recognizing and mitigating unconscious bias in the evaluation process.

• Diverse Committee: The selection committee will strive for diverse representation in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, and background to ensure a variety of perspectives are considered.

• Review of Process: The scholarship selection process will be regularly reviewed and updated to identify and address any potential areas of bias.

8. Notification

Applicants will be notified of the selection results via email and phone by May 11th.

9. Contact Information

For questions regarding the scholarship, please contact:

Joshua Alvarez, Project Manager [Email Address - joshua@centroculturalmexicano.org] [Phone Number - 425-896-7067]

10. Scholarship Renewal

This scholarship is non-renewable.

11. Disbursement of Funds

Scholarship funds will be disbursed via check to the recipient's designated address. Disbursement will occur in person with each recipient coming into our office prior to May 25th.

12. Disclaimer

These guidelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Centro Cultural Mexicano. All decisions made by the selection committee are final.