PREPODIATRYLIFE LEADING BY WRITING SCHOLARSHIP

The annual PREPODIATRYLIFE LEADING BY WRITING SCHOLARSHIP initiated by Roberto De Los Santos and Rafay Qureshi started in 2020 is to inspire and recognize Podiatry Medical Student writers for their leadership contributions. The writing competition plays a role in enhancing emerging student leaders while also expanding the audience for this literature. A cash prize will be divided among the student leaders to recognize their leadership service. Must be a current PrePodiatryLife or Hallux Magazine student leader to apply.

Our mission is to empower future doctors, regardless of financial background. We believe deeply that crucial medical knowledge should be accessible to all those who seek it. This is why we provide support in the form of resources to students through the annual PREPODIATRYLIFE LEADING BY WRITING SCHOLARSHIP

To apply for a scholarship, we ask you to fill out the form on this page and give us some insight as to why you are seeking the support.

Prompt 1: How has your work at Hallux Magazine or PrePodiatryLife prepared and propelled you to your next professional goal? What have you learned from your position/involvement during both good and tough time? (1,000 – 2,000 words)

Prompt 2: If you could describe your leadership style in one word, what would that be? How has your leadership style shaped your group dynamics and established the culture around you? (1,000 – 2,000 words)

Application Open: January 1, 2021
Deadline: January 18, 2021

Winners: Announced January 23, 2021

Must be a current, good standing, podiatry student club organization identified by their university/college in the U.S., respectfully. Must be a current PrePodiatryLife or Hallux Magazine student leader to apply.

PREPODIATRYLIFE LEADING BY WRITING SCHOLARSHIP

FAQs

Writing Competition Rules & Regulations

1. What is the criteria needed to apply for this scholarship?	Must be a current, good standing, podiatry student club organization identified by their university/college in the U.S., respectfully.
2. How many authors must be on the submitted writing piece?	Must be written by a single individual author; the idea is that this is a leadership writing competition.
3. Is this a single author writing competition?	Yes, this is meant for established student in current good standing from one of the U.S. podiatry medical schools. Must be a current PrePodiatryLife or Hallux Magazine student leader to apply.
4. What year student can submit to the competition?	Must be written by current podiatry medical students in their 1-4 year. CANNOT be written by staff, DPM, or director.
5. What is your stance on plagiarism?	Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated and will not be included in the judging competition
6. How is the Judging process performed?	The completed Written Piece will be published (upon approval) by Hallux Magazine. The panel judges are Hallux Magazine and PrePodiatryLife team members.
7. The judging panel will place scores in a scale of 1-10 based on the following:	– Does the hook pull you into the story? – Interesting, Intriguing, Creative, Inspirational – Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar – Level of Detail to support story. – What did they learn?
8. One winner per school will be chosen, for a total of 2 winners:	1st place – 300$ + certificate + honorary shirts 2nd place – 100$ + certificate

PREPODIATRYLIFE LEADING BY WRITING SCHOLARSHIP

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