Outside Funding & Scholarship Resources
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US Dept of Health and Human Services)
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality at the Dept of Health and Human Services offers a number of grants and fellowships for research aimed at promoting improvements in clinical and health system practices
Air Force Association- Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship
The Captain Jodi Callahan Memorial Scholarship provides a $1,000 scholarship to an active duty Air Force, full time Air National Guard or full time Air Force Reserve (officer or enlisted) pursuing a Master's Degree in a non-technical field of study.
American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) Fellowship Program
Elligible applicants to the AIGC Fellowship should be pursuing a master, doctoral or professional degree as a full-time student at an accredited graduate school in the United States; be able to demonstrate financial need and; be an enrolled member of a US Federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group or posess one fourth degree US Federally recognzied Indian blood. Applicants do not have to be admitted into a graduate degree program at the time of application. The application deadline is June 1. Please visit the AIGC website for more information.
Armenian Professional Society
Formed in 1958 for the advancement of education among Armenians. See site.
Association of American Indian Affairs (AAIA) Scholarships
All scholarships are for students who are from federally recognized tribes and who are at least 1/4 Indian blood unless otherwise stated.
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management:
A scholarship for students under 40.
Canadian Federation of University Women
Fellowships and awards.
Colgate-Palmolive/HDA Foundation
This scholarship program supports Hispanic students entering or participating in a Masters in an MPH or Dental Public Health program. For more information and an application please visit the foundation website.
Corris Boyd Scholars Program
(available to entering HPM Management Track students)
The Corris Boyd Scholars Program will provide two $40,000 scholarships to deserving minority students entering master's degree programs at AUPHA full member, CAHME accredited programs.
Please visit the AUPHA website for more information.
David A. Winston Health Policy Scholarship Program
(available to entering HPM Policy Track students)
The objective of the David A. Winston Health Policy Scholarship Program is to increase the number and quality of individuals trained in healthcare policy at the state and federal level by awarding deserving health policy students financial support to further their education. Please visit the AUPHA website for more information.
The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship
This fellowship is available to U.S. citizen graduate students in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences (including law, business, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training). The fellowship provides full tuition and an $18,000 stipend, and is renewable for up to three years. Students at Mailman School are notified by the Financial Aid Office of application deadlines. Application (PDF)
Doris Duke Fellowships for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago invite individuals who are interested in a career in the field of child abuse and neglect prevention to apply for the fellowships. For more details about the Doris Duke Fellowships for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, please refer to our resources section. The application period for the 2012-2014 doctoral fellowship is open from August 15, 2011 through December 15, 2011.
Hebrew Free Loan Society
The Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS) administers four scholarship programs on behalf of the UJA-Federation of New York. Please visit the HFLS website for a description, criteria, and application for each scholarship.
Hsf/Pfizer Fellowship Program
This scholarship program is available to Hispanic students who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (with a permanent resident card) who are enrolled in a full-time graduate program. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale For an application and specific university and field of study information please visit the program website.
Japanese Medical Society of America
The JMSA is dedicated to promoting the exchange of medical and educational information between the US and Japan. In chooshing scholarship recipients, the JMSA looks for candidates who demonstrate academic excellence; show a strong interest in the JMSA and achieving its goals; and propose a clear, achievable project that will benefit the JMSA and the Japanese community.
Kellogg Health Scholars Program
KHSP, a two-year postdoctoral fellowship, develops new leadership in the effort to reduce and eliminate health disparities and to secure equal access to the conditions and services essential for achieving healthy communities. (Learn more.)
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA)
Training grants, scholarships and fellowships for health professionals and doctorate students
LGBT HEART Scholarship
This dedicated scholarship is for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT)-identified students in graduate-level health programs. For more information and an application please visit the LGBT Heart website.
League of United American Citizens (LULAC) National Scholarship Fund:
Merit-based scholarships for US Citizens only.
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for Hispanic Individuals.
The National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation promotes and advances scientific progress in the U.S. by competitively awarding funding for research and education in the sciences, mathematics and engineering.
New Aid Foundation
Provides grants to public health scientists to conduct research abroad in areas of neglected infectious diseases.
Office of University Partnerships (US Dept of Housing and Urban Development):
Office of University Partnerships offer funding and research opportunities to encourage and expand the efforts of institutions of higher education and urban scholars who are working with community groups.
Orphan Foundation of America (OFA)
Tina Raheem at OFA -- (800) 950-4673
John Emerson at Casey Family Programs -- (206) 270-4921
PEO International Peace Scholarship
A philanthropic organization that provides assistance in educating women through scholarships, grants, awards and loans.
SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program
Materials describe the doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships available to those from ethnic minority backgrounds who wish to support and improve services for people with mental health or substance abuse disorders who are from an underserved minority population.
SOPHE/CDC Student Fellowship in Injury Prevention
This one-year fellowship is designed to assist and train students in either unintentional injury or violence prevention. The fellowship is a joint initiative of the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) and the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. For more information about selection criteria please visit the SOPHE website.
Southwest Tribal NARCH Student Support
Graduate MPH Student Development Program – Open to American Indian/Alaska Native students who are working to complete a Master in Public Health degree with a preference given to students pursuing dual degrees in medicine (MD) and public health (MPH). A stipend of $7,500 per semester is available. Students must be enrolled as full-time students. Two awards will be given per year.
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA):
The Dependents' Educational Assistance Program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans; the program offers up to 45 months of education benefits.