Workforce Inclusivity Scholarship Program

Workforce Inclusivity Scholarship Program 

Join us: Fall 2025

The Workforce Inclusivity Scholarship Program is a hands-on and immersive 8-week experience designed to broaden the participant’s perspective of career possibilities in the health care industry. Individuals will work in-person with their leader during the part-time (20 hours per week) program in a non-clinical department to learn more about operations and career opportunities in health care.
 
Our scholarship program is designed to offer valuable work experience, mentorship and professional development opportunities within our organization. Participants will gain experience in their chosen fields, receive guidance from seasoned professionals, and participate in tailored training sessions aimed at fostering career growth and enhancing skills.

Our goal is to empower participants to succeed in their careers while contributing meaningfully to our dynamic health care environment.

Program Requirements

The Workforce Inclusivity Scholarship Program requires a 20-hour per week part-time commitment over the 8-week duration for individuals with disabilities. In-person attendance is mandatory, with no scheduled days off except for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Program Eligibility

• Identify as a person with a disability between the ages of 18-35
• Applicants must be able to work with limited support and perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation, as needed.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Only U.S. citizens, Legal Permanent residents and Foreign Nationals who already hold a legal visa status (F-1, J-1, EADs) are eligible for the program.
• Applicants can be registered to attend a U.S. based school or program that can include a university, a community or technical college, a skills-based transition program, a non-degree seeking inclusive college program, an apprenticeship or trade school. You do not need to be a traditional degree-seeking student.
  
  

Additional Help

• For further questions regarding the scholarship program, the application process or to request a disability accommodation, please email disabilityinclusioninternship@houstonmethodist.org

Application Requirements

250–500-word letter of intent that includes:

• Personal statement of interest explaining why you would like to pursue a future in health care
• What you expect to gain from your scholarship experience
  
  

Resume detailing the following:

• Activities in which you participate, or organizations you belong to (church groups, athletics, school, community, etc.)
• Awards/honors you have received
• Work or volunteer experience
• Resume must be sent to disabilityinclusioninternship@houstonmethodist.org
  
  

Two (2) reference letters:

• One must a be professional reference (i.e., teacher, employer, adviser, counselor or mentor) whom you have known for at least six months or more. References should be sent to disabilityinclusioninternship@houstonmethodist.org