Dear Student:
We are pleased to announce that the 2024 HEALERS program will be held during the dates of Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 14, 2024; attendance will be mandatory each day, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
The HEALERS Program is open to students residing in Pulaski County, entering their junior or senior year of high school in the fall of 2024. The application deadline is Sunday, March 31, 2024; there are no exceptions. If selected as a finalist, you will be required to participate in an interview with the selection committee.
Candidates selected for interviews will receive an email no later than April 8, 2024, requesting your preference of interview times; interviews will be held April 9-11 from 4-6 pm, in 15-minute increments. Notification of acceptance to the program will be made no later than Friday, April 19, 2024.
Please complete the application; all answers provided on the student application portion must be written by you, in your own words. Applications completed by a parent or guardian on behalf of the student will not be considered.
After completing the application, please download the HEALERS Recommendation Form. This form must be completed by a teacher, counselor, or community leader who can best evaluate your skills as a student and critical thinker. A copy of your high school transcript must also be included with your application and emailed to mbthacker@uams.edu.
Applications will be accepted once they are FULLY completed, including all of the aforementioned items. You may contact me at mbthacker@uams.edu to verify whether your application has been received.