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Helen Pearson Scholarship

The Helen Pearson Scholarship is an award presented annually to an outstanding individual involved in, or wishing to pursue study in the field of Perinatal Health Care. A $1,500 award is to commemorate volunteer efforts and more than forty years service to both the March of Dimes and Epsilon Sigma Alpha by Helen Pearson.

Fields of Study

  • Nursing/Nurse Midwifery
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Pediatric Respiratory Therapy
  • Pediatric Pre-Osteopathy
  • Pediatric Pre-Medicine
  • Nutrition (M/CH)

General Eligibility

  • Resident of Texas - 1 year
  • Interest in the perinatal health care field
  • Must attend Texas college/university
  • High school graduate
  • Maintain a minimum "B" grade point average

Scholarship Amount

$1,500.00  - Two $750 checks will be issued, made payable to the recipient/institution. The award is to be used for tuition, fees and books only.

Important Dates

  • Deadline for Applications is March 16.
  • All required documentation must be included. There will be no follow-up by this office.

Requirements

  • Completed application
  • Personal reference letter, academic
  • 3. Personal reference letter, other (i.e.: employer, volunteer director, church member, etc.)
  • Official, sealed transcript (most recent year period)
  • Acceptance letter or proof of enrollment from college/institution
  • Written summary statement of financial need (Do not send W-2, FAFSA, or IRS tax form)
  • Written applicant statement of goals/purpose of study

Obligations

Applicant must have serious intent to pursue studies in the perinatal health care field. Following each semester of study, the recipient must submit grade reports and notify ESA/MOD of any change of address or emphasis of study. In order to continue scholarship funds, the recipient must maintain a grade point average of “B”. Scholarship winner will be expected to attend the annual ESA meeting in May.

Helen Pearson Scholarship Application Form (PDF Format)

Submit application and other requested documents to the following address:
Lakeshia Lewis, Coordinator of Program Services
The Helen Pearson Scholarship
March of Dimes Foundation
6815 Manhattan Blvd., Ste. 102
Ft. Worth, Texas 76120
Phone: 817-451-9174 x 102