CALA News & Views | Issue 48 | Impact

Transforming Lives & Careers Through the CALA USC Graduate Degree Scholarship

What Can a Graduate Degree from USC Do for You and Rising Stars on Your Team?

Further Your Career – Apply for the 2024 USC Scholarship! Key Dates & Deadlines ● March 15: Graduate School Application priority deadline* ● June 14: Scholarship Application deadline** ● August 26: Fall Semester classes begin or corporate position that resides in California – from regionals to executive directors, program directors, rising stars and beyond. ● Applicants must first apply and be accepted into graduate school. Since 2014, in recognition of CALA members' unwavering dedication to providing outstanding care and upholding sound business practices, the University of Southern California, Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has granted a full scholarship to a deserving CALA provider member, paving the way for the recipient to pursue a master’s degree of their choice. Each past recipient has shared how transformative the experience has been, impacting their personal and professional development and opening pathways for career advancement. Here's What You May Not Know: ● Program values range from $36,000 to $100,000. ● Courses can be completed either online or on-site. ● Scholarship recipients can choose the degree program best suited to their needs, interests and past experience: » Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality (MASLH) » Master of Arts in Aging Services Management (MAASM) » Master of Science in Gerontology (MSG) » Master of Arts in Gerontology (MAG) » Master of Arts in Long-Term Care Administration (MALTCA) » Master of Arts in Medical Gerontology (MAMG) » Graduate Certificate in Gerontology ● The opportunity to apply for the scholarship is available to any CALA member that works in a senior living community

“The Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at USC is a global leader in gerontological education. Its master's programs are unparalleled, showcasing a rich blend of multidisciplinary perspectives. Whether in-person or through its cutting-edge virtual classrooms, students benefit from the wisdom and expertise of the foremost authorities in aging studies. We consistently seek out and hire its graduates, which is a testament to the program's commitment to cultivating professional excellence and propelling career advancement." PATRICIA WILL, FOUNDER & CEO, BELMONT VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING “Stepping into the esteemed multidisciplinary program at USC has been a transformative experience for me. In my role, where I facilitate regular trainings for frontline staff, my enriched perspective has elevated the quality and impact of our sessions and has provided a powerful tool to adeptly guide the managers I mentor through clinical challenges." ALLISON GROVES, DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS, CARLTON SENIOR LIVING

Seize this golden opportunity to enhance your knowledge and propel your career forward — submit your application today!

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*Admission to the USC School of Gerontology does not guarantee scholarship support. **Scholarship Application Deadline: June 14, 2024 (All required documents, including transcripts, must be received by CALA by this date.) Please note: Full scholarship includes tuition. Student is responsible for books and other fees. Award contingent upon acceptance into graduate school.

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