About this archived opportunity

Selection for the awards is based on the following criteria: work experience, financial need, career goals, community service, community background, and academic performance. Priority is given to applicants whose community background and commitment indicates the likelihood of long-term employment in a medically underserved area even after the service obligation has ended. Recipients agree to a two-year service obligation practicing direct patient care at a qualified facility in California. Applicants must be currently accepted or enrolled in the following California Board or Committee approved program: Certified Nurse Midwives Clinical Nurse Specialists Dentist Nurse Practitioners Occupational Therapists Pharmacists Physical Therapists Physician Assistants Speech Therapists.