Common Application for Health Professions Scholarships

This Common Application for Health Professions Scholarships includes the TCF Health Professions Scholarship, Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Nursing Scholarship, and Talekar Family Health Professions Scholarship. These awards are available to students residing in the Interboro, Ridley, Rose Tree-Media, Southeast Delco, Springfield, and Wallingford-Swarthmore School Districts who intend to pursue careers in the human health professions. Each scholarship provides a total of $7,000, with half distributed in the first year of college half in the final year.

Due Date: November 14, 2025 at 5:00pm
I certify that I reside within the boundaries of:*

Interboro School DistrictRidley School DistrictRose-Tree Media School DistrictSpringfield School DistrictSoutheast Delco School DistrictWallingford-Swarthmore School District
Applicant's Name*

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Permanent Address*

Street Address

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Social Security Number*
This information will only be used if you receive a TCF scholarship & are eligible for a matching grant from the State of PA's PHEAA Path Program. If you do not have a SS# or do not want to provide it, write in 000-00-0000.
Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant Email Address*
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Parent/Guardian email address*
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Parent/Guardian Name*

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I hereby authorize TCF to contact my parent or legal guardian in the future with important updates, questions, or announcements related to my scholarship application or award.*

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Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
The Community's Foundation is committed to ensuring that our scholars reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The demographic information you provide will help us measure our progress toward this goal. All responses will be kept confidential and reported only in aggregate.
Are you of Hispanic or Latino descent?
What is your race or ethnicity? Please note, you may report more than one group.*

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Do you identify as LGBTQIA+?*
Do you (or have you ever) had a disability?
If yes, please note what accommodations TCF can provide .
Intended Undergraduate Major*
Career Goal*
1st Choice College*
2nd Choice College
Activities

Please share a complete list of recent activities
Please list your medical shadowing and medical volunteer activities (if any):
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Name of High School*
Submit a scanned or photographed copy of ACT and/or SAT Scores (if available):

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Submit a copy of your FULL Transcripts, including current classes, grades and current GPA:*

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Please upload a recent photo of yourself:*

This photo will be used in publications, should you be selected for the scholarship.
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Essay

Essays should be no more than 2 double-spaced pages. The essay will be scored based on content, mechanics, style, and originality. Essay prompt: Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced, and its impact on you. Describe how your topic has influenced your decision to pursue a career in the medical field.
Upload Essay*

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Email Address for the person who TCF should contact to request a Letter of Recommendation:*
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Upload Letter of Recommendation:

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By signing below, I agree that TCF may contact my Recommendation Provider for a Letter. Likewise, I attest and affirm that all statements in this application are true and correct and that the essay is the result of my own work and reflects my own ideas. I understand that my performance, attendance, and discipline records may be used by The Community's Foundation for consideration. I agree to accept the decision of the scholarship committee as final. Should I be awarded the scholarship, I agree to the use of my name and likeness in foundation publications, and I agree to apply the scholarship funds to undergraduate school-related expenses. *

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Parent or Guardian Signature (if application is under 18 years of age)

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