2024 DAGS Academic Scholarships for Studies in Gerontology

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Mar 22, 2024

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2024 DAGS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS IN GERONTOLOGICAL STUDIES

The Dallas Area Gerontological Society was founded with the expressed intent to educate the community at large about Gerontology, advocate for aging adults, and promote improved services for older adults, now and in the future.

DAGS will again be offering scholarships for full-time or part-time students enrolled in aging-related programs for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.

The DAGS Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to those preparing for a career in Gerontology, or those currently working in an aging-related field, who wish to increase their skills through a degree or certificate program.

 Who is Eligible:

    Residents of the Greater Dallas Area

    The applicant must be seeking a career in an aging-related field including Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapy, Administration, Research, Medical, CNA, and other aging-related fields.

    Applicant must be enrolled in or accepted by a college or program before funds can be released.

    Funds will be paid to the university or program directly.

    The applicant must complete the Scholarship Application, and submit any requested forms prior to the application deadline, which is May 31, 2024.

    Please Note:  All scholarship recipients are requested to be present for recognition and celebration during the DAGS Annual Fall Forum, on October 17, 2024.

Applying is Easy:

    Complete the online application (Google Form).

    Provide 2 letters of recommendation (1 academic, 1 personal)

    Provide any supporting documents requested by the DAGS Scholarship Committee

    Meet with the Scholarship Committee (in-person or online)

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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