"The nation is aging. By 2040, about one in five Americans will be age 65 or older, up from about one in eight in 2000." - Urban Institute, 2014
The GWEP has introduced "bOLD" changes to the curriculum related to geriatrics and gerontology. USI has several opportunities to introduce students to older adults through clinicals/internships and coursework in the following areas:
Scholarships available for students in gerontology-related programs!
The University of Southern Indiana Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to fund scholarships for USI undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the Administrator-in-Training (AIT) residency program or any academic major, minor or certificate program offered in gerontology.
Complete your AwardSpring application to determine your eligibility for this scholarship (and many more) in the upcoming academic year.