As a practicing doctor, Josh is highly regarded for hiskindness and exceptional leadership skills. In addition to dedicating years of his life as a psychiatrist and helping individuals lead emotionally healthier lives, Josh has also spenta lot of his time, energy and passion on philanthropy, especially in helping younger people. Among his many philanthropic initiatives is the Josh GibsonMD Grant- an annual financial aid of $1,000 awarded to some of the most talented students from low-income backgrounds throughout the country.
TheJosh GibsonMD Grantis meant to financial support talented and driven students with the resources they need in order to fund their college education and become successful in their lives. The grant is a one-time financial award for the most deserving student who can write a brilliant essay on the question, “How difficult has it been to finance your college education to this point?”
Many studies indicate that two-thirds of American students who graduate are forced to take a loan, which usually amounts to approximately $20,000. By offering the Josh Gibson MD Grant, John hopes to help students from less privileged backgrounds complete their education without facing the hefty burden of debts and loans.
In order to be eligible for the grant, all applicants must first meet the following criteria:
• The applicant must currently be a high school senior expected to enroll in an accredited US college or university OR
• The applicant must already be enrolled in an accredited US college or university
• The applicant must submit an essay on the topic:How difficult has it been to finance your college education to this point?
The Josh GibsonMD Grantwill be awarded based on the evaluation of the entire application and essay.
Amount: The winner will receive a one-time nonrefundable financial aid of $1,000.
Deadline: December 15, 2021
The final date of submission for the Josh Gibson MD Grantis December 15, 2021.The winner will be notified via an official email on December 31, 2021 and their name will be published on www.joshgibsongrant.com
Application Process:
All applicants must submit their essay as a WORD file [email protected] along with the following details:
• Name
• Phone Number
• Mailing Details
• Email Address
• Date of Graduation
• The university or college to which you have applied or are enrolled in
Following a rigorous and competitive evaluation process, the student with the most outstanding application and essay will be chosen as the winner of the Josh Gibson MD Grant. Hence, all applicants are encouraged to write an essay that is informative, detailed, and original. The winning applicant will receive a notification through email on December 31, 2021, which they must acknowledge at the earliest. The money will then be transferred to his/her financial aid/bank account.