Health Care Interpreter (HCI) Scholarship Application

Health Care Interpreter (HCI) Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Oregon Qualified or Certified Health Care Interpreter! Please complete this application if you are applying for funds to enroll in the Oregon Health Care Interpreter Association’s (OHCIA) 60-hour Online HCI training. Prior to requesting funds from UHA, review OHCIA's program requirements to ensure you meet all prerequisites and can commit the time to completing the training successfully. UHA reserves the right to deny scholarship applications.

Questions? Contact UHQualityImprovement@umpquahealth.com.

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone Number*

Phone

Email*

Are 18 years or older?*

Yes

Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or higher?*

Yes

Are you on the Medicaid Exclusion List?*

Click here to view the Medicaid Exclusion List.

Yes

Do you currently work (or plan to work) in Douglas County?*

Yes

Do you currently provide interpreter services to Douglas County OHP members?*

Yes

List the organization(s) you work with or plan to work with as an interpreter:*

Which language are you hoping to become qualified or certified in?*

Do you have proof of English proficiency?*

Click here to review language proficiency requirements.

Please still submit your scholarship application even if you do not have proof of language proficiency. UHA will contact you to assist with obtaining this information prior to the training date.

Yes

Do you have proof of target language proficiency?*

Click here to review language proficiency requirements.

Please still submit your scholarship application even if you do not have proof of language proficiency. UHA will contact you to assist with obtaining this information prior to the training date.

Yes

Which quarter do you want to complete your training?*

Spring 2025

Summer 2025

Fall 2025

Winter 2026

Please upload a signed letter of support and a copy of your English and target language proficiency.

Letter of Support Example:

To Whom It May Concern,

During the time I have been ___________’s ____________at ______________, I have witnessed them display exceptional skills as a _____________. I am confident that __________’s attitude and skills would make them a strong candidate for the Health Care Interpreter training program. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any additional questions you may have.

Sincerely,

___________________

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Acknowledgment*

By checking this box, you acknowledge that you will 1) submit a clear copy of your training certificate to UHQualityImprovement@umpquahealth.com within 60-days of completing your training and 2) submit the OHA Health Care Interpreter Application to HCI.Program@odhsoha.oregon.gov to become an Oregon Qualified or Certified interpreter within 60-days of completing your training.

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