The Edgar and Grace Gnitzinger Endowed Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gnitzinger as grateful patients of UTMB. After a long illness, Mr. Gnitzinger passed away on February 28, 1997, survived by his wife Grace of 48 years. For the ones that have had the opportunity to know Grace, they describe her as charming, sincere, and a very special friend who truly cares about the University. The University is extremely fortunate to have Grace as it’s advocate and a friend that is concerned about healthcare for senior citizens.
Students in their second or third year of their professional program are invited to apply for this scholarship. The faculty within each department considers the student’s academic standing with the class and evaluates a written essay submitted by the student. The essay is evaluated on content and quality and responds to the following issues/concerns:
- How have your personal experiences shaped your attitude toward geriatric medicine as it relates to your profession?
- How can your discipline enhance the quality of life and health care for older people and improve potential outcomes within this patient population?
- What have you done/are you doing that demonstrates your commitment to serving the geriatric population?
- What are your long term goals and how do they relate to geriatric health care?
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For more information on the types of financial aid available and the financial aid process at UTMB:
- Visit Enrollment Services (under Current Students, Financial Aid)
- View an explanation of the tuition and fee schedule (for CLS)
- Estimate your tuition and fees (for CLS)