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One or more Arun Kulkarni Awards are made each year to support the travel expenses of a graduate student in the department of EOH to attend a conference, in order to present on research progress and results from their EOH degree program. Applications are announced to the student body by email in the spring and an application form is required. |
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This annual scholarship based on academic achievement is open to students of the Department of Health Policy and Management. Nominations will be made by the Department of HPM. |
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Florida Environmental Health Association accepts applications for FEHA Scholarships of $500 minimum from students whose course of study must be in pursuit of a scientific discipline that relates to a career in environmental health and/or public health. For current information go to http://www.feha.org. |
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Florida Public Health Association accepts applications/nominations for FPHA Scholarships $500 for MPH or MSPH candidates and $300 for other health fields. Letters should include: present position, future goals and ambitions, and be FPHA members. For more information go to www.fpha.org. |
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Graduate assistants may perform research, teaching functions, assist in the production seminars and workshops, or other work related to their specific disciplines. Graduate assistants are paid a biweekly stipend and may qualify to receive in-state tuition waivers. Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or better in their upper division coursework, must be degree-seeking and enrolled full time. Positions are posted at http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/jobpostings.html. |
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The Global Enrichment Scholarship is intended to assist degree-seeking College of Public Health students who plan to travel overseas as part of their educational experience. Ordinarily this scholarship will be awarded to students who are not doing an International Field Experience or conducting formal research, and so do not qualify for the International Field Experience or International Research Scholarship. The Global Enrichment Scholarship is not intended to support travel through short-term faculty-lead "study abroad" programs. Sources of support for student travel, such as faculty or department funds, should be sought before application for this Scholarship is made. Up to $2500 per student will be awarded on a competitive basis to be used for expenses related to their international travel. This program is administered through the College of Public Health International Field Experience Office and the Office of International Programs. Click Here to view application. |
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The International Field Experience Scholarship is intended to assist degree‐seeking College of Public Health students who plan to do an International Field Experience overseas. Up to $2500 per student will be awarded on a competitive basis to be used for expenses related to their International Field Experience. This program is administered through the College of Public Health International Field Experience Office and the Office of International Programs. Click Here to view application. |
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The International Research Scholarship is intended to assist degree‐seeking College of Public Health students who plan to conduct at least a portion of their formal research internationally to defray expenses associated with leaving the US to perform their research. Up to $2500 per student will be awarded on a competitive basis. This program is administered through the College of Public Health International Field Experience Office and the Office of International Programs. Click Here to view application. |
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Students from Latin America and the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands) are eligible to receive LAC scholarships at USF. In order to qualify, students must be fully admissible to USF under existing criteria for graduate programs and meet other standards. Scholarship is $250 per fall and spring semester and student is then eligible for in-state tuition. Students must remain in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA) to continue receiving this award. Full time status of 9 credits per semester is required. LACS is only offered in the fall and spring semesters and, unless the student has met other residency requirements, students who receive LACS will only be classified as in-state residents in the fall and spring semesters since the scholarship is not given in the summer. Contact Todd Williams at twilli16@health.usf.edu. |
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This annual scholarship is given to one or two students who have an interest in the field of aging. The amount of this scholarship varies annually. Applications are announced to the student body by email in the spring and an application form with essay is required. |
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This traineeship is intended for doctoral students who are planning a career in MCH Epidemiology, with a focus on addressing health disparities in maternal and child health. The traineeship will provide funding for students who otherwise may not be able to take the courses needed in MCH epidemiology due to financial constraints. Full-time students are provided stipend and tuition each year. Selection is made by faculty and based on academic qualifications. For details, contact Lianne Estefan at lestefan@health.usf.edu. |
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Each year, a small group of Maternal and Child Health Master’s and Doctoral students will be selected as MCH Trainees. Trainees will complete a special enhanced curriculum in addition to regular coursework; will have special training opportunities in cultural competence, family-centered care, and interdisciplinary practice; and will be working closely with MCH faculty mentors, community agencies, and advisors throughout the traineeship. Students selected as trainees will receive full-time tuition waivers for 3 semesters, a stipend, travel support to conferences, and individualized mentoring. For more information go to http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/mch/index.html. |
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The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health offers traineeships to accepted students in the Industrial Hygiene/Safety Management program. The traineeship award includes a tuition waiver for nine credits per semester as well as a stipend. For details, contact the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at 813-974-3144. |
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The Rita G. Bruce Scholarship is awarded to a full-time College of Public Health student with outstanding academic achievement who has displayed commitment to the field of public health through involvement in community outreach, research, and/or educational programs, and demonstrated leadership within the University of South Florida College Of Public Health. Applications are announced to the student body by email in the spring and an application form with essay is required. |
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Based on academic and professional achievement, annual scholarships are awarded to two PhD students and one student at the Masters level, to assist in the attainment of academic goals, Applications are announced to the student body by email in the spring and an application form with essay is required. |
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The College of Public Health cooperates with the US Public Health Service in offering traineeships to our students. The traineeship award includes a tuition waiver for nine semester hours as well as a stipend for full-time students; part-time students may be eligible for tuition waiver only. The availability of traineeships is entirely dependent on the receipt of federal funds. Awards are made by the Departments to Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Maternal and Child Health, Public Health Education, Environmental Health, Public Health Practice, and Toxicology students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Departments award Traineeships each fall. Students do not directly apply for these traineeships. |
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The mission of the UGF awards is for the recruitment of outstanding, NEW students enrolling at USF with focus placed on doctoral students. College funds may be given to exemplary graduate students (preferably doctoral students) in departments per year dependent on university funds. In some years, departments may choose not give awards. The UGF award amount is for a minimum of $7000 (i.e., $3500 in fall and $3500 in spring). No UGF awards will be provided for summer. UGF funds are provided by the Graduate School for one year and are contingent upon fulltime enrollment (i.e., nine credit hours) in the fall and spring semesters and good academic standing while in receipt. Students are advised that UGF funding may affect financial aid awards. Students receiving financial aid should contact the Office of Financial Aid immediately upon acceptance of the UGF. Students should consult with their departments for more details. |