Call to HEAL Scholarship
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Supporting the Training of Doctors for Christ-Centered Health Care in Africa.
The Call to HEAL Scholarship Program provides individuals from economically challenged backgrounds in Africa an opportunity to pursue medical education in their home countries, contributing to the health workforce needed to address the prevalent medical challenges in their communities and regions.
The program provides $1,000 annually for medical texts, tuition, and supplies. Call to HEAL Scholars graduate to become members of a mission-driven community of doctors who embody the values of Mission 1414, Inc. and walk in the path of Christ to offer compassionate care to their patients.
Call to HEAL scholars are connected to missionary hospitals and clinics for volunteering, mentorship, and other service opportunities in medical missions. Through this initiative, Mission 1414, Inc. supports the training of doctors in Africa who will invest their talent and resources in raising future generations of doctors for clinical needs in the mission field.
Application Process (Not currently taking applications)
Eligibility
- More than one applicant from the same family may not simultaneously apply for the Call to HEAL Scholarship Program.
Selection Process
- Adheres to our values of truth and transparency and avoids conflicts of interest.
- A scholarship committee is constituted to review applications and recommend potential scholarship recipients to the board.
- Final decision on scholarship award is made by the Mission 1414, Inc. Board of Directors.
Scholarship Application Form
- Submit a complete Call to HEAL Scholarship Application.
- Multiple submissions will lead to disqualification.
Enrollment
- Evidence of admission to a government-accredited Medical School.
- Evidence of current enrollment for medical school courses.
Scholarship Application Statement
- Submit a 1000-word scholarship application statement.
- Include a brief autobiography about yourself, your reasons for applying for the scholarship, your financial need, future career plans, and your current activities and involvements.
Academic Performance
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 in pre-med and medical school courses.
- Maintain a GPA of 3.5 and above throughout medical school courses.
Demonstrate Financial Need
- Provide evidence of financial need.
Statement of Faith
- Declaration of Mission 1414, Inc. Statements of Faith.
- Commitment to serving in a mission healthcare facility.
- Commitment to participate in Mission 1414, Inc. Mission for HEALING (M4H) outreaches when needed.
- Commitment to participate in internships in a missionary health facility.
- Commitment to serve at least one year in a missionary hospital or clinic upon graduation.
Evidence of Leadership and Community Service
- Provide evidence of leadership and/or community service.
Recommendation Letter
- Provide two letters of recommendation from your minister and elder.
Call for Partners
Mission hospitals and clinics are interested in partnering with Mission 1414, Inc. Call the HEAL Scholarship Program; please fill out the form.
The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.”
– Proverbs 18:15
