2024 Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation Scholarship Application

Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation

P.O. Box 1657

Easton, MA 02334

Phone: 617-558-0202

Fax: 617-558-3546


For questions regarding the Foundation Scholarship Program, contact Caitlin Hughes at chughes@maseniorcare.org.

Scholarship Application Details - Deadline EXTENDED: Friday, August 9, 2024

This application and all required components must be submitted online at the same time and received by Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, August 9, 2024. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed or considered. It is recommended that prior to beginning the application process you have all required application information and components available as you will be unable to save your work and come back to the application at a later time.

    

    Required:


    1. Application Information


    2. Personal Essay - Please write an essay that addresses the questions below.

            a. Drawing on your personal background and experience, what led you to a career in long term care?

            b. What are your career goals in long term care?


    3. Letter of Recommendation from applicant’s direct supervisor or manager describing why s/he believes the applicant has the skills, attitudes, and commitment to achieve their professional goals.


    4. Proof of Enrollment/Acceptance: You must submit a letter of acceptance into an accredited program or pre-requisite course(s), or if currently enrolled, a copy of your most recent transcript (an “official” copy is not required).


Scholarships from $500 to $2,000 will be awarded to selected applicants to help cover direct, out of pocket expenses for tuition, fees, books, and supplies incurred during the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. These expenses can only be submitted if not covered by other forms of payment, such as financial aid or grants. School loans will be considered as an authorized expenditure. Proof of loan payment will be required. Awardees will receive the scholarship award in two installments and are required to complete a scholarship expenditure form documenting how they spent their full scholarship award prior to receiving their second installment. Scholarship awards will be announced by Friday, October 18, 2024.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply for a 2024 Foundation Scholarship if you:


• are currently employed by a Massachusetts Senior Care Association member nursing facility, residential care facility, certified assisted living residence or continuing care retirement community and have worked in one of those settings for at least one year


• have received above average performance evaluations from your supervisor


• are pursuing licensure, certification, or an advanced degree in a field directly related to careers in a licensed nursing facility, residential care facility, certified assisted living residence or continuing care retirement community


• are currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited program or pre-requisite course(s) during the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024


Please note: prior Foundation Scholars are eligible to apply for a 2024 Foundation Scholarship. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact Caitlin Hughes at chughes@maseniorcare.org.

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Facility name of your primary place of employment if you work at more than one facility.

Must be currently employed by a Massachusetts Senior Care Association member nursing facility, residential care facility, certified assisted living residence or continuing care retirement community and have worked in one of those settings for at least one year.

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*Personal Essay

*Supervisor Recommendation Letter

*Proof of Enrollment


Please label all files with first & last name. The application and all required documentation must be submitted at the same time. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered.

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Please respond yes or no. If your answer is yes to receiving a Mass Senior Care Foundation (MSCF) Scholarship in the past, please indicate the year(s) awarded.

By entering your name on the line below, you the applicant, if awarded a scholarship, authorize the release of all application materials, and consent to the reproduction, use and distribution of photographs of your likeness, to Massachusetts Senior Care for the purpose of publicity and agree to provide updates on your educational status upon request.

Application Deadline and Required Application Materials

All application materials must be received by Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, August 9, 2024. Please note that incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed or considered.