KPAPAN Scholarship FAQ
When can I start applying?
The application process begins December 1, 2009. You will be able to register online and complete your application after that date.
How many scholarships
are available?
Eight
scholarships of $1000 each.
What are the
eligibility requirements for the KP-APAN scholarships?
You
must be graduating from high school in Spring 2010, of Asian/Pacific Islander descent and
planning on attending an accredited college, university, trade or technical
school in Fall 2010. You must live or
attend a high school in the Southern California Kaiser Permanente service area
and have a minimum GPA of 3.50.
Do I need to be a
certain percent of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage to apply?
No,
we are accepting applications for all graduating high school students with any
amount of ethnic Asian/Pacific Islander heritage.
How can I determine
if I live in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California service area?
The
zip code for your school or home must be listed in our Service Area Directory.
What does the application
consist of?
1.
An online Application at http://www.kpapan.org
2.
Letter of recommendation
3.
Sealed Transcript from your high school .
The
letter of recommendation and the sealed transcripts must be sent in to the
scholarship committee together in a single supporting application packet.
What is a sealed
transcript?
A
transcript is a copy of the grades you received for each class you've taken
since your freshman year in high school.
A sealed transcript must have two things: 1) an embossed stamp from your
school and 2) be in a sealed envelope.
My sealed transcripts won’t be completed by the deadline but I have everything else completed for the application packet. Can I have the sealed transcripts sent in separately?
No. All items in the supporting application
packet must be sent in one envelope and
My school won't give
me the sealed transcripts and will only send them directly to the Scholarship
Committee.
If
your school refuses to provide you with sealed transcripts, you must have an
original letter from the school stating they will not provide the sealed
transcripts and they will send it separately. Include that letter in your supporting
application packet. You will be
responsible, however, to ensure the transcripts are postmarked by March 31, 2010. If the transcripts have a later postmark,
your entire application will not be considered.
What if I attended
more than one high school, do I need a sealed transcript from each school?
Yes,
sealed transcripts are required for all classes from your freshman year in high
school. We require a transcript from
each of your high schools. And they must
be postmarked by the March 31, 2010 deadline.
Please send all of your transcripts in one packet if possible.
I'm currently taking classes at a junior college or university, should I include those transcripts also?
Yes,
include your college transcripts and they must be included in your packet with
an embossed seal from the college and in a sealed envelope.
The person writing my reference letter is unable to meet the deadline or would like to send in the reference letter separately.
The reference letter must be included in the one packet you send to us. A reference letter cannot be sent separately. The reference letters must arrive in our post box by March 31, 2010. If this is late, your application will be disqualified.
Can I have a relative
write my letter of recommendation?
No,
an adult who is familiar with your leadership work must write the letter of
recommendation. It is acceptable for a person in a Kaiser Permanente leadership
position, who is familiar with your leadership work, to write the letter of
recommendation.
Where can I download
a copy of the scholarship application?
The application is completed online. Transcripts and recommendation letters are still submitted as hardcopy and mailed the traditional way.
The
Online Application Website is: http://www.kpapan.org
Can I send in my
application through the Kaiser Permanente inter-office mail system?
We
require that all applications have a
Do I have to major in
the health care field to apply for this application?
No. We are looking for students who demonstrate
leadership qualities in either school or community activities.
Should I include a
photo of myself?
To
make it a fair and equitable process based on merit, we request you not send
photos. Any photos received will be
discarded and not given to the Scholarship Evaluation Committee.
When will I know if
I’ve been selected to receive the scholarship?
All
winners will be notified shortly after the Committee meets. The scholarship awards will be presented at
the KP-APAN Lotus Awards Banquet, the date and banquet location to be arranged.
All other applicants not selected for the scholarships will be notified by
email.
I'm not of Asian
descent. What scholarships are available
to me from Kaiser Permanente?
Information will be provided here as they become available:
I'm a Kaiser
Permanente employee, am I eligible for KP-APAN scholarship?
As long as you are graduating from high school in Spring 2010, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. You can also call the Kaiser Permanente Student Financial Aid Program at toll-free 866-232-2934 regarding scholarships and loans to complete degree and certificate programs in Nursing and allied health fields.
Technical Support: support@kpapan.org