12 freshmen are selected every year and are designated as Jackson Heart Study Scholars. The Scholars may major in any field of their choice. Applications will be accepted after the mid term exams and the dead line date will be posted in early October.
2009 Scholars Application
Qualifications
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Students must be current freshmen at Tougaloo College
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GPA of 3.0 overall
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Students may major in any field of their choice
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Must have an interest in pursuing a health career or related field and/or biomedical research
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Must take all JHSUTC sponsored courses: Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology (Fall 2007), Biostatistics (Spring 2008), Research Methods in Public Health and Epidemiology (Fall 2008), and Ethics Medicine and Technology (Spring 2008 or Spring 2009)Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 every semester)
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Work with high school students in the SLAM workshops and other UTC sponsored activities for 10 weeks during the first summer.
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During the summers of the post sophomore and junior years be involved in a practicum for eight to ten weeks.
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Attend seminars and other activities designated by the JHSUTC.
Benefits
- Learn about career opportunities in Public Health and other health related professions.
- Work under the mentorship of professionals.
- Earn a stipend: Freshmen and Sophomores will receive a maximum of $350 per month during the academic year. The post-freshmen will receive a maximum of $3150 during the summer. Post-sophomores and post-juniors will receive a maximum of $4500 during the summers. Juniors and seniors will receive a maximum of $500 per month during the academic year.
Scholars Highlights and Activities
Requirements to Continue in the Program
List of Current Scholars
2009 Fall Placement, 2008 Fall Placement
2008 Research & Summer Placement, 2007 Research & Summer Placement
Presentations by Scholars - 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
2009 JHS Scholar Recognitions
Publications by Scholars
JHS Scholars who Have Completed the Program