QueensCare Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by QueensCare

Overview
QueensCare’s John Joseph Brandlin Scholarship Fund honors Mr. Brandlin’s 32 years of service by distributing $250,000 each year to support healthcare education. The Fund’s mission is practical and focused: help train healthcare professionals who will serve underserved communities.

About John Joseph Brandlin
John Joseph Brandlin (1913–2010) co‑founded QueensCare in 1998 with Arthur W. Barron to provide free and low‑cost healthcare to low‑income residents of Los Angeles County. A strong believer in education, he was a four‑year scholarship recipient at the University of Illinois, later attended USC Law, and practiced law in Los Angeles for 50 years. The scholarship fund reflects his commitment to education and community health.

Who the Fund Helps (Eligible Fields)
- Students preparing for careers in healthcare — from medical assistants to physicians.
- Specific eligible disciplines are set by the QueensCare Board of Directors.

Awards
- One (1) four‑year scholarship for a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (Mr. Brandlin’s alma mater).
- One‑year scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students attending accredited colleges and universities in California; these one‑year awards may be renewed for up to four years.
- Awards can be up to $10,000 per year, awarded based on financial need and academic performance.

Eligibility Requirements (minimums)
- Community college students: minimum GPA 2.5
- Undergraduate students: minimum GPA 3.0
- Graduate students: minimum GPA 3.25
- Must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of, and enrolled at, an accredited college or university in California or at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.

How to Apply — Step‑by‑Step
1. Confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements above.
2. Create an account in the QueensCare funding portal and complete the scholarship application. New applicants must also complete the Evaluator Form (for references/evaluator information). Save your progress as you go.
3. Application window: applications open January 1 and must be completed and submitted by May 1. After you submit, you will receive an email confirmation.
4. Award notifications: recipients are notified in mid‑June. For application status questions call (323) 669‑4301.

Quick checklist before you apply
- Official transcripts ready (or unofficial copies if allowed)
- Documentation of financial need (FAFSA/SAR, tax forms, or other statements)
- Evaluator contact info and any required recommendation materials
- Proof of California residency or enrollment at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign

If you want, I can help you turn this into a one‑page checklist or mock application timeline to post in a school counseling office. Which would be most useful?