Tuition and Financial Aid

1. Newly enrolled, incoming Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health graduate degree and certificate program students with a minimum part-time enrollment status
2. Students enrolled in a Parkinson Accelerated bachelor's/master's (4+1) program
3. Superior academic performance based on academic record in, or outside of Loyola
4. Demonstrated financial need based on information provided to the Loyola University Chicago Financial Aid Office
5. Demonstrated commitment to social justice and health equity through academic and/or service work
6. Demonstrated commitment to developing leadership skills and serving in a leadership capacity
7. Pathways Scholarship recipients, MD/MPH, MD/CRME, and MD/HIDS students are not eligible to apply for this award

Parkinson Scholars will serve a minimum one-year academic term begininnig in the Fall and will commit to the following:

1. At the beginning of the first scholarship year, the Parkinson Scholars cohort will identify a social justice or health equity issue as the focus of their academic and/or service work for the year.
2. Attendance at monthly meetings and programming events beginning in September. Most meetings will be recorded and available for viewing at students' convenience.
3. Completion of a reflection based on the year as a Parkinson Scholar. Reflections will be published by the School and presented at an annual meeting of the School’s community partners.

• Additional funds will be reserved to sponsor student participation at conferences that may occur after their year of funding. Parkinson Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in scholarly activities including the submission of a paper, abstract, or poster to an academic or professional meeting.
• Opportunities to participate in the Parkinson Scholars Alumni Committee
• Mentoring future Parkinson Scholars and students

• Fall 2021 Parkinson Scholars
• Inaugural Cohort

Students are encouraged to apply by submitting an essay (500-1000 words) describing qualifications and relevant aspects of background or achievements focused on their commitment to social justice and health equity. A committee comprised of Parkinson faculty and staff will review the essays; your identity will be anonymous. A FAFSA application is required to apply for this scholarship.

Questions? Contact your Program Director for more information.

1. Declared Healthcare Administration major
2. Minimum part-time enrollment status
3. Currently enrolled and completed at least one full semester in the Parkinson School’s Healthcare Administration program
4. Cumulative GPA >/= 3.5

Applicants must submit a written essay (maximum of four double-spaced pages) as a Word document to Olive Myers. Essays should address the following:

1. Reasons for choosing healthcare administration
2. Your academic and career goals
3. How you have stood out as an HCA major and student leader
4. How you have contributed to the HCA and/or healthcare community
5. How you plan to work toward health equity as a future leader
6. Why you deserve the Clarke Family Scholarship