Public Health Scholarships
Health Going Increasingly Global
Public Health professionals are really required to lead the world in medical matters. As the world becomes increasingly "global" the demand for very talented medical personnel increases, especially those whose goals are to improve the health services of all people. As a public health professional you will be engaged in the "big picture" of healthcare. In regards to a population of people you will be interested in what diseases pose a threat, what health services are available, environmental conditions that may affect health, and what kinds of health education and preventive services are available.
You may specialize in countless areas such as nutrition, environmental health, epidemiology, and education.
Scholarships
The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps offers junior and senior students in health program opportunities for commissioned internships with the prestigious health service corps. Students may receive up to $2500 for each month of service.
The National Environmental Health Association and American Academy of Sanitarians Scholarships offer awards to graduate students in a Public Health degree program. Up to $1,000 available to students with proven financial need.
UCLA School of Public Health provides the following scholarships to students in the program:
- Foley and Lardner Fellowship in Health Policy and Management Scholarships awards up to $5,000 in monies to students with a demonstrated ability to lead others.
- Abelmonem Afifi Fellowship is designed for students in the Public Health program with superior academic accomplishments.
- Ann Quealy Memorial Fellowship Endowment for Health Services Students is awarded to the candidate most representative of academic performance in combination with a sense of humor and dedication to the service of others.
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Scholarships for the Department of Public Health Professions supports students with the following scholarship opportunities:
- Environmental Public Health Scholarship awards up to $500 to academically motivated students in the public health program. Applicants must also write an essay in support of their career choice.
- John and Mary Gerberich Public Health Scholarships are awarded to students in an internship in the field. Applicants must also show academic motivation. Preference may be given to those who can also show financial need.
- Charles and Isabel Ihle Medical Sciences Scholarships are awarded annually to students in the public health program. Awards are up to $1200 for students demonstrating academic excellence.
- Amber Star Krenz Memorial Scholarship is awarded to public health students who need funds to defray the costs of studying abroad. Award is $500.
- Tim Nelson Memorial Scholarship is available to a Native American student pursuing a health services program including the public health program.
- Tri-County Medical Alliance Scholarships are awarded to public health students. Awards are available up to $400.
Johns Hopkins University is one of the leading medical schools and research institutions in the country. The Bloomberg School of Public Health now offers very prestigious scholarships in public health. The Hopkins Sommers Scholars program is ultra-competitive and awarded to top students entering the field. Applicants must be at least ready for a Masters level program. Candidates must prove academic excellence, demonstrated ability to serve in leadership roles and provide letters of recommendation from individuals in their lives who can best vouch for their interest in Public Health. Applicants must also craft articulate statements regarding their choice of career.
