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Scholarships for School of Public Health

Make life as a student a bit easier. The scholarships listed below can provide the financial support you need to attend school full-time or focus more fully on your studies. Those listed with an * are specifically and exclusively for Health Ecology Majors. The online applications are due between October 1 and February 1. Applications submitted at other times will not be considered. Students must have an accumulative GPA of 3.0 and, in addition to the Health Ecology application, complete the General Scholarship application. If the General Scholarship application is not completed, you cannot be considered for any of these scholarships. The amounts of the following scholarships range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars and may vary each year.

Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarship

Nevada INBRE offers an exciting opportunity for undergraduates to have a hands-on laboratory experience in an emerging field of biomedical science such as genomics, proteomics, biological imaging, bioinformatics, or any field of research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). INBRE will award fifteen $4,500 summer scholarships for students to work in a faculty mentor’s laboratory on an independent research project. An INBRE summer research experience will enrich your science education, allow you to gain first-hand knowledge about a scientific career, and will give you a competitive edge on graduate school, medical school and job applications. UROP projects often lead to longer term collaborations, publishable research, and careers in medicine or biomedical research.
Application deadline (includes research proposal): March 3, 2008.

For information and application visit: http://www.unr.edu/inbre/undergrad/

“My undergraduate research project was critical to understanding the concepts taught in my undergraduate coursework. And the scholarship gave me the freedom and flexibility to focus strictly on what I love to do: real science.”
—Shawna Tanglao ’05 INBRE UROP scholar

Vivian K Billick Memorial Scholarship

Award criteria: Eligible candidates are selected by the College of Health and Human Sciences. Eligible candidates must be Health Ecology majors, have financial need, be residents of the State of Nevada or Sierra County (California). Preference is given to those with an interest in physical therapy. Recipients must earn a minimum of 24 University of Nevada, Reno credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.0 cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA for the duration of the award. A change in major will result in the loss of this scholarship. This scholarship is not renewable.

Robert H. Case Memorial Scholarship

Award criteria: Eligible candidates are selected by the School of Public Health. Eligible candidates must be of senior standing, Health Ecology majors with an interest in medicine, outstanding academic achievement and be a resident of the State of Nevada. Recipients must earn a minimum of 24 University of Nevada, Reno credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.0 cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA for the duration of the award. A change in major will result in the loss of this scholarship. This scholarship is not renewable.

Dr. F. R. Dean Scholarship

Award criteria: Eligible candidates are selected by the School of Public Health. Eligible candidates must be of senior standing, Health Ecology majors with an interest in medicine, and be Nevada-born. Recipients must earn a minimum of 24 University of Nevada, Reno credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.0 cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA for the duration of the award. A change in major will result in the loss of this scholarship. This scholarship is not renewable.

Carroll H. Flagg Scholarship

Award criteria: Eligible candidates are selected by the College of Health and Human Sciences. Eligible candidates must be Health Ecology majors with an interest in medicine. Recipients must earn a minimum of 24 University of Nevada, Reno credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.75 cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA for the duration of the award. A change in major will result in the loss of this scholarship. This scholarship is not renewable.

M. Kay Holjes Scholarship

Award criteria: Eligible candidates are nominated by the College of Health and Human Sciences. Eligible candidates must be of Junior standing or higher and major in Health Ecology or pursue a Masters of Public Health. Recipients must have interest in assisting those with disabilities attain independence or become included in fabric of the community. Recipients must also have financial need. Recipients must earn a minimum of 24 undergraduate or 18 graduate University of Nevada, Reno credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 3.0 cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA for the duration of the award. A change in major will result in the loss of this scholarship. This scholarship is not renewable.

Anita L. Janssen Memorial Scholarship

Award criteria: Eligible candidates are selected by the College of Health and Human Sciences. Eligible candidates must be female students, be recreation majors, have an interst in sports conditioning, teaching, working with the handicapped, may be either a resident or non-resident. Recipients must earn a minimum of 24 University of Nevada, Reno credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.0 cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA for the duration of the award. A change in major will result in the loss of this scholarship. This scholarship is not renewable.

Katherine Riegelhuth Scholarship

Award criteria: Eligible candidates are selected by the College of Health and Human Sciences. Eligible candidates must be outstanding Health Ecology students with an interest in medicine or nursing. Recipients must earn a minimum of 24 University of Nevada, Reno credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.75 cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA for the duration of the award. A change in major will result in the loss of this scholarship. This scholarship is not renewable.

Rob Robertson Pre-Med Scholarship

Award criteria: Eligible candidates are selected by the School of Public Health. Eligible candidates must be Health Ecology majors, be of Junior standing, have financial need and high academic achievement. Recipients must earn a minimum of 24 University of Nevada, Reno credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.0 cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA for the duration of the award. A change in major will result in the loss of this scholarship. This scholarship is not renewable.

Olena Rougeau Scholarship

Award criteria: Eligible candidates are selected by the College of Health and Human Sciences. Eligible candidates must be of Junior standing or higher and be working towards a career focusing on working with children, preference is for those working in the phsical activity area. Recipients must earn a minimum of 24 undergraduate or 18 graduate University of Nevada, Reno credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 3.0 cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA for the duration of the award. A change in major will result in the loss of this scholarship. This scholarship is not renewable. Applicants are required to submit an essay to the college describing their work experiences with children and detail their future career plans.

Dr. George Steinmiller Memorial Scholarship

Award criteria: Eligible candidates are selected by the School of Public Health. Eligible candidates must be Senior students in Health Ecology with an interest in dentistry. Recipients must earn a minimum of 24 University of Nevada, Reno credits per academic year (fall and spring semesters) and maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 2.0 cumulative University of Nevada, Reno GPA for the duration of the award. A change in major will result in the loss of this scholarship. This scholarship is not renewable.

Air Force Public Health Scholarships

If you are looking for money to pay for your PhD in Public Health, you can apply for an Air Force Health Professions Public Health Scholarship. They offer 1-year scholarships for those who are enrolled in a PhD program. Upon selection, the Air Force will pay full tuition and a stipend of $1300.00 a month. Upon completion, the awardee enters the Air Force as an O-3/Captain and will owe the Air Force 3-years time.

If you are graduating soon, the Air Force has positions available for fully qualified Public Health Officers.

Contact: SSgt Jennifer Johnson, Air Force BSC Officer Accessions Recruiter
1050 E. Flamingo Road STE E-226, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Email: Jennifer.johnson@rs.af.mil
Phone: (800) 865-4819 or (702) 733-8709

College of Health and Human Sciences Scholarships

For more information on CHHS supplemental scholarships, visit the main College page under Current Students.