Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Information:

Winners will be announced May 15, 2023, and formally awarded scholarships June 24, 2023, 6pm at The Grammy Museum

Essay Prompt:

• “What does it mean to be chingona?”
  • Please include something about yourself/family so we can better understand who you are; no more than 2 pages.

Requirements:

• Must have participated in community service:
  • Please provide name of organization and date
• All information due no later than May 1, 2023 (no exceptions) to gflareau@yahoo.com
  • The email must contain “Chingona Community Scholarship” in the subject line.
• Scholarship recipients must reside in CA and attend a university in the US.

Scholarship Information:

• $7,000 in Scholarships Awarded
• Current College-Enrolled Single Mothers are Encouraged to Apply
• Submit by April 30, 2023
• Online Application
• Original Essay
• Official Transcripts
• Facebook/Instagram: @sgrhosantamonica1922
• Website:  www.sgrhosantamonica.com

Scholarship Information:

• • Alexis G. Philius Scholarship for students of Black/African descent
  • Kathy Sackman Member Scholarship for members of UNAC/UHCP
  • Sonia Moseley Family Scholarship for family members of UNAC/UHCP members
  • Delima MacDonald Community Scholarship for members of the community
  • Alexis G. Philius ScholarshipLack of diversity has significant consequences on health outcomes, health equity for patients and communities of color. UNAC/UHCP has decided to address underrepresentation in health professions with this scholarship.For students of Black/African descent pursuing education toward a career in health care • Five scholarships of $2,000 each
  • Kathy Sackman Member ScholarshipThe member scholarship was named for 33-year UNAC/UHCP President Kathy Sackman, RN, who grew the union from a handful of women at her kitchen table to 20,000 members all over Southern California when she retired in 2010. For UNAC/UHCP members in good standing to continue their education in the health care fieldFive scholarships of $5,000 each
  • Sonia Moseley Family Scholarship
    The family scholarship was named for Sonia Moseley, NP, the voice of workers on the job and in the California Legislature and Board of Registered Nursing, as well as countless other U.S. agencies and commissions. For spouses, registered domestic partners, and dependent children (as defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service) of UNAC/UHCP members in good standing  Enrolled in a degree program for a health care field this fall
    Five scholarships of $5,000 each
  • Delima MacDonald Community Scholarship
    Delima MacDonald, RN, 30-year UNAC/UHCP Treasurer, taught generations of UNAC/UHCP affiliate leaders the value of a dollar, and ensured they spent union dollars wisely. For community members who will be enrolled in a health care degree program this fall
    Five scholarships of $2,000 each
  • Applications accepted until May 5, 2023 at 11:59pm PT Apply today at scholarship.unacuhcp.org
  • If you have any questions, email scholarship@unacuhcp.org.