About the Scholarship
The Basu Plastic Surgery Advancing Care Scholarship for Adult Learners was created by Dr. C. Bob Basu to support, empower, and encourage Texans over age 30 who are pursuing a graduate degree as a licensed medical practitioner, physician, or nurse. Adult students who reside in Texas and are interested in a career in a qualifying medical field are welcome to apply for the $1,500 scholarship. The scholarship award is to be used toward tuition fees and educational expenses, including but not limited to: textbooks, supplies (paper, pens, notebooks, etc.), required technology, on-campus dining, housing, and transportation costs. The scholarship award will be disbursed directly to the student in the form of a cash prize. The selected student will be required to furnish information necessary to issue a 1099 tax form, including social security number, as part of the process for dispersing scholarship monies. Student will be responsible for any resulting tax obligations. Application requirements for the Advancing Care Scholarship for Adult Learners are:EssayApplication form
