(FOX40.COM) — Five Medi-Cal recipients from Northern California were awarded scholarships to support their missions to pursue careers in health care, social service and public service.

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Partnership HealthPlan of California awarded the winners of its inaugural Member Scholarship Program with a total of $30,000 on Wednesday. Based on Partnership member status, essay responses and career goals, one Partnership member received a $10,000 scholarship, and four members each received $5,000 scholarships.

“These recipients represent the resilience, commitment, and vision of our community,” CEO Sonja Bjork said. “Their journeys reflect our mission of helping our members and the communities we serve be health

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