2020 SC HOSA Scholarship Application

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  • Contact phone number
  • Your current age
  • Example: 12th/Senior
  • School where you are a HOSA member

  • CAREER/SCHOOL INFORMATION

  • Be specific with your healthcare career choice (example, doctor, nurse, physical therapy, EMT, etc.)
  • Please upload a copy of your acceptance letter(s). If not available, please include a statement indicating not currently available and state your future plans.
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    Accepted file types: pdf.
  • Please upload a copy of your transcript.
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    Accepted file types: pdf.
  • 4.0 non-weighted scale. If you are in an honor's program, convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale.
  • Rank in your graduating class.

  • HOSA INVOLVEMENT- LEADERSHIP and ACTIVITIES

  • Please follow the format: Year, Office held/Committee/Activity/HOSA Membership, Responsibilities/Participation, (see your directions & guidelines for an example).
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    Accepted file types: pdf.
  • Upload your list of all OTHER recognition, awards, honors or educational societies, or offices held, indicating quality of your academic performance/leadership, OTHER THAN HOSA OFFICES. (Use the format: "Year", "Office Held/Committee/Responsibilities " (see your directions & guidelines for an example).
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    Accepted file types: pdf.
  • Upload your list of all Events or Community Service activities you are involved with. Please follow the following format: Year, Activity/Event, How were you involved?, time invested, (see your directions & guidelines for an example).
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    Accepted file types: pdf.
  • Applicants must submit a one (1) page typed statement to include the following information: a) Describe three exemplary qualities gained through your HOSA experiences and b) How you can use them in your future college, community career.
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    Accepted file types: pdf.

  • Reference Letters

    Letters should be submitted by your reference letter writer through this link: http://www.schosa.org/2020-2021-scholarship-reference-letter-submissions/
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2020- 2021 Scholarship Reference Letter Submissions

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Deadline to submit a reference letter for a student is February 10, 2020

  • Student's Information

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    Accepted file types: pdf.
    The document must be SIGNED and originate from the reference writer's email address. (accepted format of the letter is a pdf)
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2020 Other Conference Information (Scholarships, Officer Applications & Reminders)

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OPENING/GENERAL SESSIONS:

  • The general sessions will begin at TBD pm, Sunday, March 22nd.
  • Attire for opening sessions is HOSA uniform or black or Navy suit with white shirt. Navy or black closed toe shoes. Please see the dress code for any questions.
  • Students not dressed properly will be turned away and not allowed on stage for any awards they may receive. Advisors should dress professionally.

AWARDS CEREMONY:

  • Awards ceremony will be Tuesday, March 24th at TBD pm
  • Invite family, friends, and other interested individuals to show support for your SC HOSA students.
  • There is no charge to attend the awards ceremony.
  • HOSA members are required to wear conference t-shirts and black, blue or khaki slacks (no jeans, no denim, no shorts & no capris), with comfortable closed toed shoes (no flip flops or sandals) to the awards ceremony.
  • A complete dress code can be found here, dress code

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

We will begin accepting applications December 5, 2019 through February 10, 2020.

  • SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE/DIRECTIONS 
  •  SC HOSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
    • The application should be completed and submitted electronically.
    • Mailed or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
    • ***NOTE: Please REVIEW the application requirements carefully to ensure all qualifications are met before submitting your scholarship application.
  • Scholarship letter references must be submitted by the reference letter writer through this link.
  • Deadline for submissions is February 10, 2020. After this date scholarship applications will not be accepted.
  • If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Wilson, schosa1@sc.rr.com

STATE OFFICER APPLICATIONS

We will begin accepting applications December 5, 2019 through February 10, 2020.

  • The Officer Application and instructions may be found here:
    • STATE OFFICER APPLICATION GUIDE/DIRECTIONS 
    • STATE OFFICER APPLICATION  
    • The application should be completed and submitted electronically.
    • Faxed and mailed information will NOT be accepted.
    • Read the requirements carefully and recommend only qualified students.
    • Deadline for Officer application is, February 10th.  After this date, applications will NOT be accepted.
    • Officer Candidate letter references must be submitted by the reference letter writer through this link
    • Officer candidate interviews will be held on Wednesday, March 4, at the SC Department of Education in Columbia. Officer candidates and advisors will be contacted regarding interview time and room location.
    • Questions regarding the Officer Application should be directed to Angel Clark, SC HOSA State Director, aclark@ed.sc.gov or Amanda Wilson, schosa1@sc.rr.com

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Student Eligibility form for specified events:

  • Life Support Skills
  • Personal Care
  • Speaking Skills
  • Interviewing Skills

MUST be uploaded into  TALLO  by Monday, March 4th.

REMINDERS:

  • 2020 Competitive Event Information and Guidelines
  • For all written tests, competitors must bring a pencil.
  • Competitors must bring all items noted with *** in the materials section of the guidelines for each event.
  • Study materials are permitted in event holding rooms, on buses, and in similar locations, but are not to be used during competition.
  • There will be a 5 point penalty for failure to bring a copy of the event guidelines to the competitive event. These guidelines may be in electronic format.
  • The HOSA Code of Conduct must be followed at all times by advisors and students
  • All phones should be in the off position during competitions, general sessions and awards sessions.
  • Only two teams per school may participate in Health Career Displays.
  • Competitors for Job Seeking and Interviewing Skills will fill out an application Sunday evening in room designated on final agenda (see the schosa.org website for the up to date copy). Competitor will submit cover letter and resume on TALLO.
  • Deadline for Barbara James & National Service Project online verification for state conference recognition is February 24, 2020, to be recognized in the printed conference program.  Late entries will be accepted until March 10th, however, will not be in the printed conference program. You may continue to log hours for national recognition.

 

2019 SC HOSA Scholarship Application

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Before proceeding with the SC HOSA Scholarship Application, you MUST read all directions and guidelines for the application.

Failure to do so may result in points deducted from your final score.

Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered.

Any questions regarding Scholarships, should be directed to Amanda Wilson, schosa1@sc.rr.com

Good Luck!