Application, Eligibility and Selection
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Online Application
The summer 2024 application can be accessed here!
IG: sphsp_cumc
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/summer-public-health-scholars-program-columbia-university
Note: Due to internet security settings some users report being unable to access the website. If this occurs you may need to access the application from a different computer.
Program Eligibility
- Students who will have completed at least two years of college at an accredited institution by the beginning of the program: Rising juniors and seniors
- Recent college graduates (after April 2023) who have not been accepted into a graduate program
- Students with an Associate degree must provide proof of acceptance into a four-year institution
- Minimum GPA of 2.7
- African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, people with disabilities, economically disadvantaged, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.
Required Documents
- Two Letters of Recommendation - to be submitted by an academic advisor or course instructor. The recommendation provider is asked to comment on the applicant's academic/professional potential, commitment to equity, interdisciplinary thinking and/or potential in the field of public health.
- Resume or Curriculum Vita
- Unofficial Transcript(s) - to be submitted for any college/university attended. Please note that Official Transcript(s) are only required from students who are offered acceptance to the program
- IRS 1040 or 1040A form from parent/guardian(s) - only required for students identifying as 'low-income'.
Selection Process
- Only complete applications are reviewed. "Complete" refers to submission of all required documents as well as completion of all fields of the online application.
- Once the application deadline has passed, a team of reviewers will begin review of all complete applications.
- The top 100 candidates are selected for a phone interview. No in-person interviews will be conducted.
Timeline
- Application Opens: November 1, 2023, @12 AM EST
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2024, @11:59 PM EST
- Phone/Zoom Interview Notifications: March 4, 2024, @ 5 PM EST
- Phone/Zoom Interviews: March 7-15, 2024
- Admission Notifications: March 22, 2024, @12 PM EST
- 2024 NYC Program Span: May 20th - August 2nd, 2024
- 2024 CDC Showcase: July 29-31, 2024