Program Realizing Educational Potential (PREP)

The Program Realizing Educational Potential (PREP) at Northern Arizona University offers scholars from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to prepare for a future career in the health professions. This exciting four-and-a half week program will be held on the NAU Mountain campus. PREP will occur Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm and Saturday from 9am-3pm, with required participation at those times. Evening activities are highly recommended. Scholars will be housed on NAU campus, for more information about PREP contact JUMP Program Manager, Christal Black at JUMP@nau.edu or 928-523-7047.

The program includes:

• College Lectures: Engage in topics such as current health issues, biology, chemistry, math, writing, exercise physiology, time management, stress reduction and test taking skills.
• Clinical Visits: Gain hands-on experience in various professional health settings to build your resume.
• Shadowing and Volunteer Opportunities: Explore professional health careers and gain knowledge in particular fields of interest.
• Research Projects: Research a current health-related issue of choice with the help of a mentor, and present findings to peers and instructors.
• Individualized Professional Development Plan: Meet one-on-one with academically qualified mentors to develop a plan to achieve educational and career goals.
• Peer Mentoring: Connect with peers from a similar background for ongoing support and growth.

Seventy-five PREP scholars will be selected

• 25 high school junior or senior students
• 25 community college students
• 25 university freshman or sophomore students

Each scholar will receive up to $3,600 stipend based on completion of 180 cumulative hours within the program. The stipend can be used toward housing, meals, and transportation.

A complete application packet includes the following:

• Application form
• Current resume
• A copy of recent high school or college/university transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
• Essay (1-2 pages, double spaced)
• Proof of current economic status and educational disadvantage
• FAFSA 2018-2019 Student Aid Report of 2016 income taxes
• For further instructions on how to apply