4. Actively involved in the professional practice of health education or participating in academic/activities in health education, projects and/or research which demonstrate a level of competence.
B. Selection: Criteria for selection include:
1. Evidence of involvement in health education academics/activities over the past three years, if appropriate, school transcripts may be used.
2. Show promise of making a significant contribution to the professional practice of health education in North Carolina.
3. Applicant has not previously received the scholarship.
4. Commitment to NC SOPHE as a contributing member.
C. Application Package: To be considered for the award, applicants must:
1. Application Form: Complete and submit the following application form.
2. Recommendations: The applicant will send a link to two people who are familiar with the academic acumen and/or professional abilities of the applicant. Each reference should complete the online “Recommendation Form”
https://forms.gle/2Wvf89GUhqLGSDKWA. Forms must be completed and submitted by the reference and will NOT be accepted if submitted by the applicant.
3. Deadline: The completed application package must be received by September 10.
D. Notification: A letter will be sent to the scholarship recipient. If selected to receive a scholarship, a check for $500.00 will be presented at the fall NC SOPHE Annual Meeting. The scholarship recipient is encouraged to attend the meeting. If the recipient is unable to attend, the check will be mailed to the address on the application.