HPSJ/MVHP Scholarship Application

The Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (HPSJ/MVHP) Continuing Education Award seeks to support currently enrolled college students. The Continuing Education Awards are for students who are still pursuing a career in the medical, nursing or pharmacy field.

Applicant Requirements: Applicants must have consistent enrollment at an accredited junior or community college, four year College or university, demonstrate an interest in community health, intend to practice in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Alpine, or El Dorado County and demonstrate a financial need. Note: If you are applying through University of the Pacific - Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, Physician's Assistant Program, or California State University - Stanislaus School of Nursing, please apply using your school's scholarship application process.
HPSJ/MVHP Award Amount: $3,000 per awardee
Deadlines:Final Application Submission Date: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026. Letters of Recommendation Date: Wednesday, July 8th, 2026.

APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP

Continuing Education Application / Health Plan of San Joaquin

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT AND PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN

This is a voluntary and confidential scholarship application form to be used by the scholarship committee. All applicants must have been a participant enrolled in a participating school program. In order to fully understand the applicant’s need and to make equitable choices of scholarship recipients, the information should be completed accurately. All responses must be typed.

Step 1 - Personal Information
Name required.

Name
Name of high school or program you attended

Year Graduated required. Enter Year Graduated as YYYY.

Year Graduated
Please enter the date as MM/DD/YYYY.

If applicable, please provide the date on which you will complete or graduate from your current school/program
Name of College You Currently Attend

Please Select Your Undergraduate Class
Your Specific Health Career required.

Your Specific Health Career
Please select the program you are on track to complete

Anticipated Year of College Graduation
Most Recent Cumulative College GPA
Email Address required. Please enter a valid Email Addresss.

Email Address
Phone Number required.

Phone Number
Date of Birth required. Enter Date of Birth as MM/DD/YYYY.

Date of Birth
Place of Birth required.

Place of Birth
Street Address required. City required. ZIP Code required.

Permanent Mailing Address (Home residence, P.O. Box, etc.)

Street Address City State ZIP Code
Current Home Address (if different from permanent mailing address)

Street Address City State ZIP Code
Are you a current HPSJ/MVHP member? (optional)
For more information about additional sources of financial aid, please see the HPSJ/MVHP Health Careers Scholarship Program FAQ.
Ethnicity (optional)

Other Ethnicity
Step 2 - Family Information
Estimated Annual Family Income
* Names of the People in Your Household and Their Relationship to You (or n/a if Not Applicable)
Number of siblings attending college in 2026
* Name of Sibling, Institution, and Years Completed (or n/a if Not Applicable)
Step 3 - Activities Resume

Please answer each of the following questions using a maximum of 500 characters. For each section, describe your three (3) most recent activities.
* Work Experience
* Sports
* Clubs
* Community Service
* Honors, Awards and Certifications
Step 4 - Personal Statements

Please answer each of the following questions using a maximum of 500 characters.
* 1. What is one of the biggest obstacles or challenges that you have had to overcome while in college?
* 2. Do you intend to practice in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Alpine, or El Dorado County, and if so why?
* 3. What is a major healthcare concern in your community and how do you plan to impact change in your county?
Personal Statement

Please answer the following question using a maximum three (3) pages, typed. Develop a personal statement telling the scholarship committee about:

1) Yourself
2) Your goals for the future
3) Your work experience
4) Your health-related community service experience
5) Honors or awards you have received
6) Who or what experience has been the greatest influence in your decision to pursue a career in the healthcare field
7) What you learned in your first year of college
8) Your current financial need

Please attach your personal statement to your application.
Letters of Recommendation

Provide the letter of recommendation template to two (2) individuals who are familiar with your character, professional interests, and community involvement. The letters must be dated, signed within the year 2026, and emailed to scholarships@hpsj.com by Wednesday, July 8th, 2026.

Click Here To View and Download the Recommendation Guidelines.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact Scholarships at scholarships@hpsj.com or call (209) 800-7170.
Step 5 - Required Attachments & Documents
Required Attachments:
1. Official Transcripts
2. Recent Completed Personal Statements (Personal Info Form)
3. Signed Photo Release (Photo Release Form)
4. Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation (Guidelines For Recommendation Letter)
5. Recent Professional Photo
Upload your documents here
Step 6 - Review and Sign
I certify that all of the information in this application is valid and accurate.

I further certify that I have read the Mentorship Information Sheet and consent to participate in the Mentorship Program, if I accept the Health Careers Scholarship.

Electronic signature required. Signature date required. Date format MM/DD/YYYY.

Student e-Signature Date

Date format MM/DD/YYYY.

Parent/Guardian e-Signature Date
For more information about the Health Careers Scholarship Program, please contact scholarships@hpsj.com, or call (209) 800-7170.

APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP

Step 1 - Personal Information

For more information about additional sources of financial aid, please see the HPSJ/MVHP Health Careers Scholarship Program FAQ.

Step 2 - Family Information

Step 3 - Activities Resume

Please answer each of the following questions using a maximum of 500 characters. For each section, describe your three (3) most recent activities.

Step 4 - Personal Statements

Please answer each of the following questions using a maximum of 500 characters.

Personal Statement

Letters of Recommendation

Step 5 - Required Attachments & Documents

Required Attachments: 1. Official Transcripts 2. Recent Completed Personal Statements (Personal Info Form) 3. Signed Photo Release (Photo Release Form) 4. Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation (Guidelines For Recommendation Letter) 5. Recent Professional Photo

Step 6 - Review and Sign

I certify that all of the information in this application is valid and accurate.

I further certify that I have read the Mentorship Information Sheet and consent to participate in the Mentorship Program, if I accept the Health Careers Scholarship.

Required Attachments:
1. Official Transcripts
2. Recent Completed Personal Statements (Personal Info Form)
3. Signed Photo Release (Photo Release Form)
4. Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation (Guidelines For Recommendation Letter)
5. Recent Professional Photo