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The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing a program of study leading to a Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an accredited school. Approved schools are:
(1) Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or
(2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association
This program will help alleviate the health care workforce shortages in VA by obligating scholarship recipients to complete a minimum 2-year service obligation at a VA health care facility after graduation and licensure/certification.
The Scholarship awards provide for the payment of a monthly stipend, tuition, required fees, and other reasonable educational expenses, including books and necessary equipment. The benefits are exempt from Federal taxation.
05/01/2018 to 06/29/2018
$0 - $0 per year
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CASA-10202648-18-CLN
498396300
***THIS IS A SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCMENT***This is not an announcement to obtain employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Graduate before July 2020.
No previous breaches (broken an agreement with) of any federally sponsored scholarship program.
Not delinquent on payment of a federal debt. This includes delinquent taxes, audit disallowances, guaranteed or direct student loans, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or VA mortgages, and other miscellaneous administrative debts Delinquent a defined as 31 days past due on a scheduled payment.
No previously applied for or received waivers of financial obligation for any federally sponsored scholarship program.
No currently owed obligation to any other entity to perform service after you complete the course of study for this scholarship program.
Agree to relocate, at your own expense if needed, to complete the required full time VA employment service obligation after graduation and required licensure/certification.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale in your current program of study. Provide unofficial transcripts to your application that support your response.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this scholarship based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Veterans will be considered first among all equally qualified candidates.
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) we will review applications to ensure requirements are met.
To apply for the Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) - Medical Officer (Physician), you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts
MCAT Scores/USMLE Step 1 Exam Results
Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
Application- (VA Form 10-0491G) https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-0491g-fill.pdf
Academic Verification- (VA Form 10-0491) https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-0491-fill.pdf
Evaluations and Recommendations- (VA Form 10-0941E) https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-0491e-fill.pdf
To obtain additional instructions on completing these required forms, you can email Scott Dixon at scott.dixon@va.gov. Not submitting all required documents will result in non-consideration.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/29/2018 to receive consideration.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/498396300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is providing scholarship opportunities for U.S. citizens pursuing a program of study leading to a Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
The Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) awards scholarships to students pursuing a program of study leading to a Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine to increase the supply of medical officers for VA and the Nation.
Awards of scholarships under the HPSP are subject to the availability of funds, and VA may award a full-time student a scholarship for a maximum of 4 years.