Rural Minority Scholars Program
The Rural Minority Scholars Program is a five week summer program for recent high school graduates who plan to enter college in the next academic year. The students spend five weeks on the campus of The University of Alabama. They take a course (CH 101-General Chemistry with lab), attend tutorials, seminars, field trips to rural medical facilities and shadow African-American physicians. This program was initiated to increase the number minority students from rural Alabama who qualify for admission to medical school through the Rural Medical Scholars Program.
Program Information
Dates of the Program
Sunday, May 30, 2010 to Friday, July 2, 2010
Eligibility and Selection
To qualify for the Rural Minority Health Scholars Program, an applicant must be a resident of rural Alabama who will be a high school senior in the current school term with a ‘B’ average and have at least a 22 ACT score ( However if have scored lower than a 22 but at least a 20 you are encouraged to apply). Participants will be selected based on their interests, motivation and personal qualities most suited for becoming future physicians and other health professionals practicing in a rural community. For these reasons, applicants are asked for a statement of interest, information concerning academic experiences and achievements, and at least two recommendations. One recommendation has to be from someone familiar with your academic record. Continue Reading
FAQ
What is the Minority Rural Health Scholars Program?
The Minority Rural Health Scholars Program (MRHPP) was initiated in 2001 to increase the number of minority students from rural Alabama who qualify for admission to medical school through the Rural Medical Scholars Program. MRHPP is a five-week summer program for recent high school graduates from rural Alabama, who plan to attend college in the next academic year. Scholars will live on campus, take classes and tutorials to enhance knowledge and test taking skills so that they can achieve competitive scores on the Medical College admission test (MCAT).
Where do participants stay?
Participants will reside in University housing for the five weeks. Females and males will be housed in the building but on separate floors. Depending on the building the program will be housed will determine if there will be community showers and bathrooms or not.
What is the cost of the program?
Tuition, room, meal tickets, and books will be provided at no cost to the participants. The only cost to those selected will be a $35 admission application fee to The University of Alabama, a fee for a parking decal (if you bring a car or truck) and spending money. The program is made possible by State of Alabama Legislature through the Family Practice Rural Health Board, the University of Alabama and Project EXPORT. Continue Reading