Program Specific Scholarships

• Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants:
  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
• American Academy of Physician Assistants:
  https://www.aapa.org/threecolumnlanding.aspx?id=1225
• Certified Medical Educators:
  http://www.certifiedmedicaleducators.com/scholarships/
• College Scholarships.Org:
  http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/health/physician-assistants.htm
• Fastweb Scholarships:
  http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships
• LBGT PA Caucus Student Leaders Fellowship
  https://lbgtpa.wildapricot.org/studentleaderfellowship
• National Health Service COPRS Loan Repayment:
  http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/index.html
• National Health Service CORPS Scholarships:
  http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/index.html
• National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Program:
  https://www.nhmafoundation.org/the-hispanic-health-professional-student-scholarship
• PA Foundation Student Scholarships: https://pa-foundation.org/scholarships-fellowships/pa-student-scholarships/
  • AAPA Rural Health Caucus Scholarship: Awarded by the PA Foundation
  • NCCPA Endowed Scholarship: Awarded by the PA Foundation
  • Timi Agar Barwick Scholarship for Humanism in Medicine
• Prentiss L. Harrison Memorial/African Heritage PA Caucus Scholarship
  https://ahcaapa.mypanetwork.com/page/106-scholarship-information
• Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery: https://paos.org/page/studentresources
• CAPA Scholarship: https://www.capanet.org/pa-students/capa-student-scholarships/
  • Ray Dale Memorial Scholarship
  • Ruth Webb Diversity Scholarship
  • Community Service Scholarship
• Student Leader Fellowship, jointly offered by the LBGT PA and African Heritage Caucuses
  https://lbgtpa.wildapricot.org/AHC_LBGT
• Student Leader Fellowship, jointly offered by the LBGT PA and PAs for Latino Health (PALH) Caucuses
  https://lbgtpa.wildapricot.org/PALH_LBGT
• Student Scholarships.Org:
  https://www.studentscholarships.org/
• The Debt Free College Degree:
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/graduating-debt-free/
• The Physician Assistants for Latino Health (PALH), a caucus of the AAPA
  https://sites.google.com/view/palh/scholarships?authuser=0
• Yellow Ribbon Program Information:
  http://www.cdrewu.edu/Admin/FinAid/YellowRibbon

The Radiologic Technology program educates entry-level radiologic technologists who assist in providing high-quality healthcare with excellence and compassion by producing diagnostic images through the knowledge and application of radiologic science. The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

• Program Mission Statement
• Radiation Safety and Protection Program
• Program Effectiveness Data
• Program Master Curriculum
• Lambda NU National Honor Society
• Student Handbook
• Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
• Accreditation and Approvals
  • JRCERT: The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
    • 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
      Chicago, IL 60606-3182
      (312) 704-5300
      www.jrcert.org
    • Accreditation Status: The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program received an eight (8) year accreditation in November 2012 and continued accreditation on 4/21/17. (Award Letter)
  • CDPH-RHB: The program is approved by the California Department of Public Health – Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH – RHB)
  • ARRT: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination passage rates are published by the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch at:  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/RHB-Schools/X-Ray.aspx

Required Pre-requisite Courses:

• Medical Terminology (3 units)
• Anatomy and Physiology (4 units w/lab)

Recommended Courses:
Please note, while not required for admission, the Charles R. Drew University, Radiologic Technology Admissions Committee has identified the following courses that need to be completed prior to matriculation.

• Elementary Algebra or higher (3 units)
• English Composition (3 units)
• Public Speaking (3 units)
• U.S. History (3 units)
• Humanities (3 units)
• Political Science/Social Science (3 units)
• Introduction to Computers (3 units)

These courses will be noticed and considered on an application during the review process and are part of the 21 units of General Education courses required for program completion.

HRSA Public Health Scholarship Program (PHSP)- BSPH Program Overview
The CDU-PHPs Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Public Health Scholarship Program (PHSP) Project provides full-time BSPH juniors, and seniors offered admission to the CDU BSPH Program In Urban Health Disparities, matriculating in the BSPH program and registering for at least 12 units/semester, a PHSP scholarship to cover 60% of the annual tuition and fees, plus funds for education supplies to facilitate their completion of the BSPH degree within two years. PHSP awards are disbursed equally each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester, within 1-2 weeks after the add/drop period.

Eligibility for the CDU-PHPs HSRA PHSP award is based on the following criteria:

1. Completion of the online CDU BSPH program application at Click Here.
2. US citizenship or permanent residence status required.
3. Completion of the FASFA application with our federal school code: 013653
4. Offer of admission to the CDU BSPH program.
5.  BSPH junior or senior status maintaining a full-time status by registering for and completing at least 12 units each semester.

This scholarship program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,499,618 for three years with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources.

MPH HRSA Grant Awards

The MPH HRSA Grant Award provides MPH students from underrepresented minority (URM) backgrounds who are economically or educationally/environmentally disadvantaged and in financial need, scholarships of 60% of tuition and fees, and $1,666 for educational supplies for the first year of enrollment in the MPH program. The continuation of the scholarship is contingent on maintaining satisfactory academic progress and commitment to serving in medically underserved communities after graduation.

For more information on the eligibility criteria and application requirements, please email Dr. Sondos Islam the HRSA-MPH-SDS Principle Investigator, and Chair of the Department of Urban Public Health,  at sondosislam@cdrewu.edu.

HRSA Public Health Scholarship Program (PHSP)

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Public Health Scholarship Program (PHSP) at CDU provides full-time students enrolled in CDU’s MPH Program in Urban Health Disparities a PHSP scholarship to cover 60% of the annual tuition and fees, plus funds for education supplies to facilitate their completion of the MPH degree. PHSP awards are disbursed equally each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester, within 1-2 weeks after the add/drop period.

Eligibility for the CDU-PHPs HSRA PHSP award is based on the following criteria:

• US citizen or permanent residence,
• Conduct field experience in Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) for at least 3 months
• Commitment to seek employment in the PH workforce upon graduation
• Capped at 5 students/per cohort (each annual year)