QueensCare Scholarship

In recognition of 32 years of service to and management of QueensCare, the John Joseph Brandlin Scholarship Fund distributes $250,000 in support of healthcare education every year. QueensCare awards these funds to assist in curing the continuous shortage of healthcare professionals working in underserved communities.

Among his many contributions, John Joseph Brandlin (1913 - 2010) co-founded with Arthur W. Barron, QueensCare, a charity dedicated to providing free and low-cost healthcare to low-income residents of Los Angeles County in 1998. Mr. Brandlin understood the value of education. As a four-year scholarship recipient himself, he attended the University of Illinois, later the School of Law at the University of Southern California, and subsequently practiced law in Los Angeles for 50 years.

The John Joseph Brandlin Scholarship Fund is limited to students preparing for careers in the healthcare field, from medical assistants to physicians, in disciplines specified by the QueensCare Board of Directors.

The John Joseph Brandlin Memorial Scholarship Fund Awards:

• One (1) four-year scholarship to a student at the University of Illinois, Champaign
• One-year scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students residing in and attending colleges and universities in California for up to four (4) years
• Up to $10,000 per year based on financial need and academic performance

Eligibility: 

A minimum GPA of 2.5 for a community college student is required. A minimum 3.0 GPA for undergraduates and 3.25 for graduates is also required. Funding is available to those who demonstrate financial need, reside in, and attend accredited colleges and universities in California and the University of Illinois, Champagne (Mr. Brandlin’s alma mater).

The Application Process

Step 1: Qualify For QueensCare Scholarship

Please make sure that you qualify under the below-mentioned requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship or Legal Residency required.

Eligible Programs: Scholarship applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to a program of studies to become a health professional. Examples of eligible programs include, but are not limited to the following:

• Medical Assistant
• Medical / Pharmacy Technician
• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Registered Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner
• Dentist
• Physician’s Assistant
• Primary Care Physician
• Obstetrician
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Eligible Colleges and Universities

• University of Illinois-Champaign
• Any University of California
• Any California State University
• Any California Community College
• Any private university or college located in California whose credits upon transfer are given equal standing to those of California state institutions.
• Educational institutions accredited by the California BRN or the BVNPT for RN or Vocational Nursing programs.

Academic Standing:

Community College / Professional School: Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) throughout the scholarship period.

University: Undergraduate scholarship students must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the scholarship period.

Graduate Programs: Scholarship students must maintain a 3.25 GPA throughout the scholarship period. 

Application Process

Applications are available online at QueensCare.org. Applicants are required to submit:

1. A John Joseph Brandlin Memorial Scholarship Fund application.
2. A typed personal statement of up to 500 words addressing the following:
   1. Personal/academic achievements
   2. Career goals
   3. Community and/or school involvement
3. Two Evaluator Forms with letters of recommendation. Students must obtain one letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor. For those with full-time work experience, a current or past supervisor may be substituted for a teacher or professor. The second letter of recommendation may be from any of the following: an additional teacher or professor, guidance counselor, community leader, church leader, and/or immediate supervisor. The evaluator should comment on your scholastic/work achievements and personal strengths such as work ethic, maturity, motivation, self-confidence, perseverance, and leadership.
4. FAFSA
5. Official Transcripts
6. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
7. Most recent federal income tax return form 1040 or 1040EZ. If a dependent, applicant must submit their parents’ or guardian’s IRS Form 1040. 

Step 2: Complete QueensCare Scholarship Form

• All new applicants must complete the Evaluator Form.
• All applicants must create an account through the funding portal button below.
• Get started online and save your progress.

Step 3: Submit By Deadline

• Applicants may start applying on January 1st, but must complete their application by May.
• You will receive an email confirming that we’ve received your submission.

Step 4: QueensCare Scholarship Awards

QueensCare scholarship recipients will be notified mid-June. To check status, you may call (323) 669-4301.