NMSA Fellowship Awards

Public Policy 2017-18 Application

INSTRUCTIONS

Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA), a nonprofit organization established for the purpose of supporting the success of naturopathic physicians-in-training, is proud to announce the NMSA Fellowship Awards program for naturopathic medical students and recent graduates.

All applicants please carefully follow directions below:

  1. Submit the application as an email attachment to
  1. Obtain a copy of your transcripts from your school or a statement that you have completed a full year of your ND program and are a student in good standing from, your program’s academic office. If you are a recent graduate (within last 24 months), a copy of your diploma will substitute. Official transcripts are not required.
  1. Some fellowships require additional attachments. Follow the directions in the description and refer to checklist at the end of this document.

Please submit your questions and suggestions to .

Applications and attachments must be received by 11:59 PM PDT onDecember 10, 2017 to be considered unless otherwise noted or announced.

Selection Timeline:

  • All applications will be carefully reviewed by a review committee.
  • Finalists may be contacted by the review committee for additional information.
  • Recipients will be announced afterDecember 11, 2017 following review by the NMSA Executive Committee.
Submit to:
Subject line: [ NAME], NMSA Fellowship Application

Fellowship Applied for: ______

Applicant Information:

Your Name: ______

Permanent Street Address: ______

City/State/Province/ZIP/PC ______

Mailing Address: (if different from the above)

______

City/State/Province/ZIP/ PC ______

Day Telephone ( ) ______Evening Telephone( )______

E-mail address ______Message Telephone ( )______

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  1. Which CNME accredited/ candidate naturopathic medical college program are you currently an enrolled student in?

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  1. In the Fall 2017 term, what year of the naturopathic degree/ diploma program will you be entering?

 Second Third  Fourth OtherND Alum grad year______

3.Demonstrate your satisfactory academic standing in a naturopathic doctoral program-Please check one of the following:

_____One (1) copy of transcripts (or diploma) from my current school are attached. (Unofficial copies are accepted.)

OR…

_____ Letter from my school that shows I am a student in good standing.

  1. Write an essay of 1,000 words or less on the following topic: This is why I am passionate about receiving this fellowship, and here is why I think I would be a good choice to advance the work of NMSA.

I acknowledge decisions of NMSA are final. I certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If requested, I agree to give proof of information I have given on this form. Falsification of information may result in termination of any fellowship granted. Your application materials will not be returned after the selection process. Portions of your application may be published by NMSA. I understand that this fellowship is not simply a cash grant- but an opportunity to complete a unique leadership project for NMSA. As a new program, we expect many questions and suggestions from our members. Please forward inquiries to :

By printing your signature on this line you declare that you accept the terms and conditions outlined in the statement above

Name:______

Date:______

CHECKLIST:

_____I have emailed 1 copy of my application form to and completed responses to all questions.

_____I have attached1 transcript or diploma copy (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

_____I have included additional attachments (including a short 250-word bio and professional head shot photo) as described above.

_____I have included an optional resume.

Your complete application and attachments must be emailed by 11:59 PM PDT December 10, 2017

For further assistance, contact:

Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA)

Eligible colleges and programs:

University of Bridgeport * Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences * Bastyr University

National College of Natural Medicine * Boucher Institute * National University of Health Sciences *Universidad del Turabo