Marie C. Desir Scholarship
About The Position
The Marie C. Desir Scholarship is named in honor of Foundation Co-Founder and Board Chairman Jean-Alix Peralte's mother, a woman who dedicated her life to caring for those around her. Ms. Desir, who had a successful nursing career in Haiti and later in the United States for over 40 years at the University of Chicago Hospitals, prioritized patient care above administrative or teaching roles. She pursued further education, earning her master's in nursing in her sixties and retiring in her seventies after receiving several service awards. Her commitment to nursing and her family, alongside her deep connection to Haitian culture, defined her life. This scholarship was created to recognize her continuous contribution to her son's success and is awarded to students who demonstrate a commitment to patient care grounded in excellence.
Requirements
- Be a high school senior, GED recipient, undergraduate, or graduate student accepted into a nursing program at the University of Chicago.
- Demonstrate academic achievement through grades and GPA (upload current transcript).
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI). Priority consideration for SAI below $20,000.
- Upload an original personal statement based on the prompt, demonstrating extracurricular involvement and a passion for nursing through patient care.
- Not be an immediate family member of any current or former Peralte-Clark, LLC employee, client, or business partner (current and former Peralte-Clark interns are eligible).
Nice To Haves
- Priority consideration may be given to applicants with an SAI below $20,000.
Responsibilities
- Write a personal statement (500-750 words) about what patient care means to you in practice.
- Share a moment, experience, or relationship that shapes how you will care for your patients.
- Reflect on how you sustain your own standards of excellence.
- Describe how, through your career as a nurse, you hope to care for others, your family, and your community.
Benefits
- One-time payment of $2,000, directed to your school for tuition and educational expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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