Top 44 Public Health Scholarships in September 2024

Are you an undergraduate student pursuing a career in healthcare? Alternatively, are you a graduate student pursuing a career in medicine, nursing, and/or public health? If so, consider applying for the annual Prevounce Preventive Health Scholarship Program! Each year, the program awards a $1,000 scholarship to an undergraduate healthcare student, and a $3,000 scholarship to a graduate student enrolled in a medicine, nursing, and/or public health program for the upcoming academic year. In order to apply, you must submit an essay (650 words or less), a completed application, transcripts, and a copy of your resume. If you fit the criteria and have a future helping people, we encourage you to apply! Let Prevounce help you fund your journey there.Show Less

The Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (RMIT University) scholar will conduct research at RMIT that aims to solve critical global problems and create value from research that provides others outside the academic community pathways to deliver the ultimate positive economic, societal, and environmental impacts. This opportunity gives exceptional senior scholars and terminal degree holders from the United States a chance to pursue research and/or practice of importance to RMIT in the area of entrepreneurship and innovation. Scholars are encouraged to collaborate with the host institution and give workshops or short seminars, but should not teach intensive seminars or coursework. Keep on reading for more details!Show Less

The selected Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Science, Technology, and Innovation (CSIRO) will conduct innovative scientific research related to critical challenges facing the U.S. and Australia. During their term (5-6 months), the Chair will work on a specific research project aligned with priority areas of research for CSIRO that will lead to ongoing collaborative partnerships between Australia and the U.S. The Chair will also be expected to engage in outreach and networking activities within CSIRO and across the Australian Innovation system through occasional guest lectures, seminars, and/or community interactions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and should contact CSIRO for the required letter of invitation.Show Less

The Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award in Medical Sciences is open to Ph.D. and terminal degree holders looking to conduct research in (1) Precision Medicine and novel biomarkers or (2) Health Systems: Inclusion, access, and equity at the Universidade de Sao Paulo Medical School (FMUSP). Selected scholars will interact with a multidisciplinary group of researchers in their chosen field to develop an international research project and to promote collaboration between U.S. and Brazilian research groups. Scholars will also have the option to teach for up to three hours a week, if they so choose to do so. To apply, you must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship in Multiple Disciplines (The University of Newcastle) allows postdoctoral candidates to undertake research of importance to the University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia. The development of research within the University of Newcastle's four engagement priorities is important to the bilateral relationship between the United States and Australia. This award will provide scholars with an opportunity to contribute to this relationship, and the nominated area of priority that is relevant to the future of the world. Chemistry, Gender Studies, Geology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, and Physics are among the many eligible disciplines (see full list below). To apply, interested applicants must contact the university to obtain the required letter of invitation, and have completed their Ph.D. in or after January 2021. If you're a Ph.D. or Terminal Degree holder interested in conducting research at The University of New Castle, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Fulbright-Saastamoinen Foundation Distinguished Chair position provides U.S. scholars who hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree with the opportunity to conduct research at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) at the Faculty of Health Sciences. The Chair position is available for scholars and specialists in any field of Health Sciences, but priority will be given to research work in Cardiovascular Diseases and/or Metabolic Diseases. Applicants should include an invitation letter from the relevant unit at UEF as well as a research plan and project statement. If you're a U.S. scholar passionate about researching cardiovascular or metabolic diseases, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "Fulbright-Scotland Distinguished Scholar at the Glasgow School of Art" Award is open to artists and academics interested in conducting projects (including artistic ones) and teaching courses in select arts, humanities, and social science fields at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. The selected scholar will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the university through seminars, public lectures, and curriculum development in any discipline within the institution for six months. To apply, interested individuals must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. Keep on reading for more information!Show Less

The "Postdoctoral Research Award" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in carrying out a research, professional, or artistic project at a Canadian university. Eligible topics for projects include environmental studies, Black history in North America, and Indigenous studies. Selected recipients can choose to conduct a research project designated by the host institution, conduct a research project of their choosing, or conduct a professional and/or artistic project. They can also propose any of the listed activities. A list of eligible universities in Canada is available on the scholarship's website. While letters of invitation are optional, applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Interested scholars must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation to apply. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The "Postdoctoral Scholar Award" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and assisting faculty and students in the arts, education, humanities, geology, or the social sciences at Taiwanese universities. As part of the research requirement, selected scholars may expect to collaborate with Taiwanese faculty, and present lectures, seminars, and workshops as arranged by the host institution. To apply, interested students should obtain a letter of invitation from their potential host institution. Applicants without an invitation letter may indicate preferred affiliations, but Fulbright Taiwan will arrange and finalize all affiliations in consultation with potential hosts. If you're a doctorate or terminal degree holder wanting to work at an educational institution in Taiwan, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you enrolled full-time in a Medical, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Master of Public Health/Policy, or Physician Associate graduate program in the U.S.? If so, consider applying for the Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship! While you do not have to be Hispanic to be eligible for this scholarship, you should have an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in participating in the NHHF’s (National Hispanic Health Foundation) Scholars alumni activities. The NHHF, which funds the scholarship, is an organization with a mission “to support educational and research activities to improve the health of Hispanics.” If you fit their scholarship criteria and want to provide support to Hispanic communities, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The American Dental Education Association (ADEA)/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship annually awards $1,500 to one (1) ADEA Individual Member who is a part- or full-time student in a course of study in dental hygiene, education, or public health (baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees). The scholarship was established to honor the memory and the 30-year dental education career of Professor Linda Rubinstein DeVore, who was active in dental hygiene education, scholarship, and public service. Thus, applicants should demonstrate a commitment to leadership in education or health care; for example, he or she is serving as an exemplary class officer or organizing a major class or school-wide community service activity. If you're a dental hygiene, education, or public health-focused post-secondary student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Hawaii resident who is enrolled or has been accepted to a graduate degree program in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or the Arts and Sciences? If so, you may be eligible for the JWSF Academic Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to multiple graduate students who also demonstrate an interest and commitment to the field of Gerontology/Geriatrics based on coursework, research, and/or volunteerism. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and submit an essay addressing "the applicant’s plans for further academic training and how this would have an impact on the services for the elderly in Hawaii" to be considered. If you're a Hawaii resident with a passion for gerontology and/or geriatrics, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The University Scholars - College of Education Award is offered to graduating high school seniors, planning to attend Texas State University-College of Education. Students with outstanding academic credentials who declare a major in an education-related field are encouraged to apply.Show Less