Career Scholarship

CVS Health is proud to dedicate the Social Justice and Equity Career Scholarship Program in honor of the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., an American activist, Baptist Minister, and politician. This career scholarship will be offered to eligible HBCU / PBI students as a reminder of his legacy, fruitful service and commitment to social justice and equity for all. In recognition of his inspired leadership, each year CVS Health will award the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Career Scholarship to help disadvantaged students gain access to a quality education, pursue their field of interest, and complete their educational and career goals. The Rev. Jesse Jackson Career Scholarship Program will be a grassroots effort designed to help address student achievement gaps by breaking the cycle of poverty through education, achievement, and pursuit of full potential. The five-year educational investment will yield professionals in the Healthcare & Business industry.  The Career Scholarship Program will be a partnership between the student, community, school, business, and families.

CVS Health and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition will work together with these stakeholders to ensure participants of the scholarship program are positioned for success to pursue a vocational certificate, two-year or a four-year degree from an accredited educational institution. CVS Health’s commitment in support of the Career Scholarship Program will begin with introducing each student to careers in the Healthcare &  Business industry. All recipients of the award will be officially recognized at the Rev. Jesse Jackson annual event each year. All monetary awards will be designated directly to partnering academic institutions for the students. Rev. Jesse Jackson’s contributions toward equality in education and academic achievement are significant. The Career Scholarship Program will serve as a shining light for disadvantaged  students to reach their full potential on their path to success.

Eligibility and Requirements Qualifications:

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Click here to download Application

All Students:
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a sophomore at one of the eligible institutions
• Must demonstrate financial need (see below)

PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MAX INCOME GUIDELINE
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,540 for each additional person.

Matriculating Students:
• Must be high-school graduate who plan to obtain a degree in the select categories
Student must be accepted to an accredited four-year degree, two-year degree, or
vocational program at a select HBCU / PBI in the U.S. for the academic year
commencing in the year the scholarship is granted.
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7.
• Must be pursuing studies in the Healthcare & Business industry
Matriculating Students:
• Must be a student attending an accredited four-year degree, two-year degree, or
vocational certificate at a select HBCU / PBI in the U.S. for the academic year
commencing in the year the scholarship is granted.
• Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
• Must be pursuing studies in the “Health-Care & Business industry.

Documentation:
• A completed and submitted application.
• Official transcript from High School and/or College/University
• Two letters of recommendation (cannot include a family member)
• Proof of current enrollment or acceptance to an accredited HBCU / PBI in the United
States (course schedule/admission letter, if applicable)
• Evidence of service learning (i.e.: any school-based extracurricular involvement
and/or community-service involvement) or employment

Essay:
• Must submit minimum 500-word essay.
• The required essay must address the following:
1. Why are the Healthcare & Business majors important to the industry?
2. An example of a time you demonstrated your ability to overcome obstacles
to achieve academic and/or personal goals.
3. Please describe how you have made an impact in your community?

Renewal:
• The Rev. Jesse Jackson Career Scholarship is renewable for sophomores for 2
years as long as they maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
• Community service required designated by CVSH SDM / WI CBO partner or
designated by the school; in lieu of community service proof of employment will be
accepted.
E. Student Status Changes:
If you transfer to another HBCU/PBI or change your major, please notify in writing
thirty (30) days prior of your intent to the Rainbow PUSH Scholarship Committee.
After review you will be notified of the decision.

Eligible Vocational HBCU / PBI Institutions
HBCU / PBI City, State 2-year 4-year Vocational
Denmark Technical College Denmark, SC
Bishop State Community College Mobile, AL
Southern University at Shreveport Shreveport, LA
Wayne County Community College Detroit, MI
Clinton College Rock Hill, SC

Eligible 2-Year HBCU / PBI Institutions
HBCU / PBI City, State 2-year 4-year Vocational
Denmark Technical College Denmark, SC
Bishop State Community College Mobile, AL
Southern University at Shreveport Shreveport, LA
Wayne County Community College Detroit, MI
Clinton College Rock Hill, SC

Eligible 4-Year HBCU / PBI Institutions
Clinton College Rock Hill, SC
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney, PA
Chicago State University Chicago, IL
Delaware State University Dover, DE
North Carolina A & T University Greensboro, NC
Miles College Fairfield, AL
Wiley College Marshall, TX