
Gracent College Scholarship Program at Gracent
GracentFull-timePosted 4 months ago
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<p>The Gracent Scholarship Program supports our clinician’s educational and professional aspirations by providing financial assistance ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 per academic year for accredited academic programs, courses, and certifications. Through this program, we aim to foster professional development, enhance skills, and promote lifelong learning among our team members.</p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Eligibility Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Be a full-time employee of Gracent with a minimum of one year of continuous service prior to applying, </li>
<li>Hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (documentation proving GPA is required), </li>
<li>Be in good standing in your current role including having performance review ratings on average of 3.0 or higher, </li>
<li>Be currently enrolled in an accredited master's or PhD degree program, related to obtaining licensure as a BCBA, OT, PT, SLP, NP, LCPC, or LCSW. </li>
<li>Be able to provide at least 2 professional and 2 educational references. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Application Process</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ol>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri,Times New Roman" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Complete this Gracent Scholarship Program Application Form </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri,Times New Roman" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Attach the following documents to your application:
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri,Times New Roman" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Current resume</li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri,Times New Roman" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Personal statement 500 words minimum to 750 words maximum) outlining your educational goals, how they align with your career objectives, and how receiving the scholarship will benefit you professionally.</li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri,Times New Roman" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or community leaders and two internal recommendations who can attest to your qualifications, character, performance, etc. </li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri,Times New Roman" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Proof of enrollment or acceptance into an accredited educational program, course, or certification.</li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri,Times New Roman" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Proof of current GPA.</li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Calibri,Times New Roman" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Estimated cost breakdown of educational expenses.<span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The Scholarship Review Team will review applications and</span><span data-contrast="none"> notify the </span><span data-contrast="none">applicants once the </span><span data-contrast="none">decis</span><span data-contrast="none">ion</span><span data-contrast="none"> is made. </span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Application Submission and Decision Dates</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559685":0,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Submission Date(s): </span>July 1<span data-contrast="none"><span data-fontsize="12">st</span></span><span data-contrast="none"> and </span>December 1<span data-contrast="none"><span data-fontsize="12">st</span></span><span data-contrast="none"> of each year, </span><span data-contrast="none">but may be altered for the first year of the program.</span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Decision Date(s): August 1st <span data-contrast="none">and </span>January 1<span data-contrast="none"><span data-fontsize="12">st</span></span><span data-contrast="none"> of each year, </span><span data-contrast="none">but may be altered for the first year of the program.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Scholarship Award</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Scholarships will be awarded based on merit, demonstrated need, and alignment with company goals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Each year the company will determine the number of applicants who will be awarded between $1,000 and $2,500.00 each. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Scholarship applicants will be notified by the notification date listed above whether their application has been approved to receive a scholarship award and the amount they will receive.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Approved award will be distributed directly to the school listed on the application for the upcoming school semester.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Terms and Conditions</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":120,"335559739":120}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">Scholarship funds are intended to cover tuition-related fees.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1">Recipients are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress and provide proof of enrollment or completion of the educational program. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1">Employees who voluntarily leave Gracent within one year of receiving the scholarship award will be required to repay a portion (or full amount) of the award.
<ul>
<li><6 months of employment after receiving award – Employee will be required to pay back the full scholarship award. </li>
<li>>6 months of employment after receiving award – Employee will be required to pay back a prorated scholarship award. </li>
<li>1+ year of employment after receiving award – Employee will not be required to repay the award. </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1">Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to their professional development and align their educational goals with their current role or future career aspirations.</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1">Preference may be given to applicants who have not previously received funding through the scholarship program.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Contact Information:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> For questions or assistance regarding the program please contact </span><span data-contrast="none">HR</span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">@gracentcares.com</span></span> <span data-ccp-props="{"335557856":16777215,"335559738":300,"335559739":300}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We look forward to receiving your application and supporting the bright future of our team members!</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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