Programs

Public Health Scholarship Program

University of Illinois Chicago-School of Public Health

The Public Health Scholarship Program at the UIC School of Public Health supports Master of Public Health (MPH) students to gain critical public health training and leadership skills to prepare them to respond to public health needs and public health emergencies statewide. The program is open to continuing and new MPH students, who meet the UIC in-state residency requirements, and identify as Black/African American, Hispanic, Native American or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. Applicants should demonstrate their desire to contribute to addressing health inequities in Medically Underserved Areas and/or other marginalized communities in the state of Illinois.

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Admissions (assistance with application process for health profession degree programs)
  • Academic preparation (e.g., increasing STEM knowledge
  • Retention or completion of health professions degree programs (support for those currently enrolled)

Program Components
  • Academic instruction (e.g. coursework)
    Complete the SPH Success Program Complete a pre-designated Public Health Leadership course or program. Take elective courses focused in public health preparedness (such as Geographic Information Systems, Emergency Preparedness, Health Disparities Research)
  • Academic skills development (e.g. study skills, test-taking
    Participate in an Applied Practice Experience (APE) located in or serving a medically underserved area of the state that is specifically approved for this program
  • Health career exploration (e.g. job shadowing, career fairs)
    Provide career information to the school post-graduation through LinkedIn and follow up surveys
  • Professional skills development (e.g. teamwork, ethical conduct)
Program Evaluations

Scholarship recipients are evaluated on an on-going basis for academic standing and compliance with the program requirements to determine eligibility for continued funding.

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic
  • Underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background
    Identify as Black/African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
Required Application Documents

Financial Assistance

Scholarship recipients will receive between 50% and 100% funding coverage of the combined costs of tuition, the SPH tuition differential, and student fees (including health insurance) for a defined period of time through the program. Information on the amount of funding and time period covered will be provided in the trainee’s initial award notice.

Contact Information

sph-admissions@uic.edu

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