New Jersey
Society for
Public Health Education, Inc.

Scholarship/Professional Development Awards

We are seeking applications for the 2003 Scholarship/Professional Development Awards. The winners will be determined by the Scholarship/Professional Development Committee based on the merit of their application information including professional background and experience, contributions to the field, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.

For 2003, the Executive Committee of NJ SOPHE has elected to award the following: 

* A $500 Scholarship for academic endeavors. 
* The Anna Skiff Award to cover the cost of the CHES examination. 
*
A Professional Development award to cover the cost of an approved conference registration. 

The application can be printed from the site or can be obtained by contacting Jennifer Kidd   at jkidd@cliftonnj.org  Deadline for applications is Friday, October 10, 2003.

Please take some time to consider all your professional strengths and contributions, think about how any of these awards might support your personal and professional goals and apply. We know all the talent that is within our membership and look forward to strong member participation in this years award process.

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New Jersey Chapter - Society For Public Health Education
Scholarship/Professional Development Awards Application


(Check One) Scholarship ___ Anna Skiff Award ___ Professional Development Award ___

1. Personal Data 


Name ________________________________ 

Address_________________________ City_______________ 
State____________ Zip______ 

Social Security Number______________       ___ Male __ Female 

Are you a current, dues paying member of NJ SOPHE 
as of the date of this application? ___ Yes ___ No 

Permanent Address ___________________________________________

Street Bldg./Apt.#  ___________________________________________

City State Zip Code __________________________________________

County of Residence  ____________


Mailing Address (if other than above) 

Street Bldg./Apt.# __________________________________________

City State Zip Code ________________________________________

Home Phone ( )_____________ Work Phone ( )_____________ /email______________ 



2. Academic Information 


Are you currently pursuing an academic degree in health education?   __Yes __No 

If No, Are you pursuing a degree in a related field?   __Yes __No 

If Yes, Please specify  _______________________________ 

Have you recently graduated from an Academic Program?   (Health Education or related field) 

___ Yes ___ No                  -             If Yes, Mo./Yr. ________ 

Baccalaureate___________ Masters____________Doctorate_________________ 

Full Time__________________ Part-Time__________ # of credits/semester__________ 

College/University_____________________ State_____________ 

What is your overall GPA___________________ 


3. Professional History 

Work Related: Please list all relevant professional work experience with the most recent first: 


Employer - Address - Position/Title Dates 

 


Non-Work Related: 

Have you been involved in health education activities and/or projects (outside of work) over the past three years?
 yes ______ no _______


If yes, please list specific activity and time frame. 

 



4. Personal Statement: 

Please provide a one to two page personal statement/self-assessment. Briefly state your professional goals and describe key learning's and growth based on your work, academic and voluntary health education experiences. Your personal statement must specifically focus on goals and interests related to the award for which you are applying.

5. References 

Please provide three letters of reference from individuals familiar with your professional skills and abilities. One letter must be from a current member of NJ SOPHE, one from a professor/academic advisor (if you are applying for the scholarship) and the other (s) from a professional supervisor, co-worker, or community member who has worked with you on a health education project/activity. Please list your three references and attach their letters to this application. Letters can be sent separately but no allowances will be made for late or non-receipt.

Name _____________________________     Title _______________
Address ________________________________________________

Phone (      ) __________________


Name _____________________________     Title _______________
Address ________________________________________________

Phone (      ) __________________

Name _____________________________     Title _______________
Address ________________________________________________

Phone (      ) __________________

 


Mail this application and all supporting materials, by Friday, October 10, 2003 to:

Jennifer Kidd
NJSOPHE
P.O. Box 384
Burlington, NJ 08016

For further information, please contact:
 Jennifer Kidd, Chair
NJ SOPHE Scholarship Committee
Phone - 973-324-1803
e-mail
 

 


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