Office of Engagement & Constituent Relations
Giving
Every day members of the COPH community work tirelessly to raise the health of the population in Tampa and around the world. From improving pregnancy outcomes to fighting malaria, the COPH has accomplished much in its first 30 years. With philanthropic support, the College will remain a frontrunner in improving the public’s health for the next 30 years and beyond!
"By giving to the USF College of Public Health, you are supporting the next generation of change agents, the next generation of people who make the world a little better by fighting for the conditions in which all people can be healthy." - Fulbright Scholar Jennifer Stenback, a scholarship recipient and COPH alumna
Funds
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Fund Purpose Fund # Sam Bell Endowed Scholarship Scholarships for full or part-time graduate students in the College of Public Health, on the Tampa campus. 546020 Sam Bell Endowed Scholarship for Public Health Policy
To offer scholarships to full-time graduate students, pursing all majors in the College of Public Health. This scholarship should be awarded 1 semesters. Preference for a student who is focusing on and/or researching Public Health Policy. 546008
Jean E. and Philip T. Amuso Global Health Scholarship
To offer scholarships to full-time graduate students pursuing a graduate degree focused on Global Health, in the College of Public Health. The scholarship should be awarded 1 semester and is for students pursuing degrees in the concentrations of Global Communicable Disease, Genomics and in the DRPH (Doctor of Public Health)concentration of Public Health and Clinical Laboratory Science and Practice, with the focus of their training on laboratory-based training.
546009
Ynonne and Max Salfinger Public Health Scholarship
To support scholarships for graduate students in the USF College of Public Health pursuing a DrPH (Doctor of Public Health) concentration in Public Health and Clinical Laboratory Science and Practice, with the focus of their training on laboratory-based training. To be awarded for one semester. If no applications are received or there are no eligible applicants. In that case, an award may be given to a part-time or full-time graduate student working in a public health laboratory pursuing a Master of Public Health or a Master of Science in Public Health at the College of Public Health.
546013
Greg Alexander Scholarship in Maternal and Child Health
The scholarship will be awarded to PhD or DrPH candidates in any department within the College of Public Health with demonstrable interest in the fields of maternal and child health or perinatal epidemiology. Preference will be given to candidates who plan to focus their doctoral research in these areas and who intend to work in the field of maternal and child health, in any setting, post graduation. The selection of scholarship recipients will be based on merit, as determined by the College of Public Health Financial Aid Office.
546004
College of Public Health Alumni Society Endowed Scholarship
To provide scholarships to full or part-time USF College of Public Health Graduate Students on the Tampa campus. 546040
Thomas R. Unnasch Tropical & Global Health Student Endowment
The Thomas R. Unnasch Tropical and Global Health Student Fund will provide support for the education and research activities of students enrolled in the Bachelor's of Public Health degree who are interested in tropical or global health. Expenses may include but are not limited to: travel, conference and other educational fees for academic professional development, continuing education, scholarships, printing, design, production, equipment and supplies related to research, and other expenses that support these efforts. If scholarships are awarded, the criteria will be full or part-time undergraduate student, pursuing all majors, in the College of Public Health, on all campuses. The scholarship can be awarded 1 semester and is for students who are interested in tropical or global health.
546011
COPH Advisory Board Fund to Enhance UG Student Success
To support and enhance undergraduate education for students who choose to pursue a degree in Public Health. Expenses will support the BSPH degree program, travel (such as to conferences and service projects), study abroad, scholarships and miscellaneous expenses. The scholarship criteria are: full or part-time undergraduate students, pursuing a BS in Public Health, in the College of Public Health, on the Tampa campus. This scholarship is based on merit and is renewable up to 8 semesters. 540025 William M Sappenfield Scholarship in Maternal & Child Health
This fund is being started in honor of Dr. William M. Sappenfield. (Once presented with this fund at his retirement in September 2023, he will have the opportunity to update the name and the scholarship criteria.) It is the donor's intent that the fund grow to endowment level through future gifts made by the donor and other fundraising efforts of the university. In order to grow the balance of the fund, awards may or may not be made in any given year at the discretion of the dean of the College of Public Health or their designee. If the fund reaches the minimum endowment level it may be converted to an endowment at the discretion of the dean of the College of Public Health or their designee.
540044
Russell S. Kirby Scholarship in Maternal and Child Health
To offer scholarships to full-time graduate students, in all colleges, on all campuses. This scholarship can be awarded 2 semesters. The student must have a professional or research interest in maternal and child health, but need not be in a maternal and child health academic concentration. It is the donor's intent that the fund grow to endowment level through future gifts made by the donor and other fundraising efforts of the university. In order to grow the balance of the fund, awards may or may not be made in any given year at the discretion of the dean of the College of Public Health or their designee. If the fund reaches the minimum endowment level it may be converted to an endowment at the discretion of the dean of the College of Public Health or their designee.
540035
The Rita G. Bruce Memorial Scholarship
The Rita G. Bruce Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time College of Public Health graduate student, on the Tampa campus, who has over the course of their academic career at USF displayed outstanding academic achievement, commitment to the field of public health through their involvement in community outreach, research, and/or educational programs, and demonstrated leadership within the USF College of Public Health. Resources from this fund will be used to provide scholarships to College of Public Health students at least annually, as well as for other activities that support students.
540011
Carol A. Bryant Social Marketing Scholarship
To provide scholarships to full or part-time graduate students in the College of Public Health, on the Tampa campus, working on any degree or certificate who has shown outstanding academic achievement and leadership within social marketing.
540016
Community Health Management Scholarship
To provide a scholarship for a full or part-time graduate student pursing a Masters in Public Health with concentration in Healthcare Organizations (MPH) or a Masters in Healthcare Administration (MHA), in the College of Public Health on all campuses. This scholarship will be awarded one semester, and is for a student with an interest in working at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) post-graduation and will be expected to write apersonal statement describing this intent.
546006
Orban Scholarship Fund
To offer scholarships to full or part-time graduate students, pursuing a Master of Health Administration (MHA), in the College of Public Health, on the Tampa campus. This scholarship is based on merit, can be awarded 1 semester and is for MHA students with demonstrated leadership and academic performance with an annual minimum award of $500.
546007
Lisa DeSafey Jaap Award
To support College of Public Health students doing research in the area of developing more effective communication and interaction skills of health professionals, incorporating empathy and a holistic approach to improved health. It is expected that the recipient will use the funds to conduct research with the goal of presenting findings at professional meetings, and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals. $500 dollars will be awarded each year from this fund.
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Fund Purpose Fund # College of Public Health Founder's Fund This gift will support the education, research, and service mission of the USF College of Public Health at the discretion of the dean of the College of Public Health or their designated representative. Expenses may include, but are not limited to, equipment, computers, study fees, lecturer fees, travel, training, supplies, support staff, salary and miscellaneous expenses.
546003/543003 Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center Support Fund
To support The Lawton Rhea Childs Center's mission which is to research and develop nationwide approaches to improving the health of mothers and babies. To promote research and policy that will reduce infant mortality and morbidity. Expand the spotlight Florida's successful children's initiatives. To develop leadership skills in maternal and child health professionals nationwide. An award for the best research paper on maternal and child health issues is available based on a competitive submission of papers for consideration and reviewed by a college committee of faculty members.
540240 Community Hub at the College of Public Health
To support the operating needs of the USF College of Public Health’s Community Hub. Funds are to be used at the discretion of the dean of the College of Public Health. Expenses may include, but are not limited to: salary, support staff, events, training, travel, fees, equipment/supplies, and related expenses that support the mission of the Community Hub.
540051 James & Jennifer Harrell Ctr for Study of Domestic Violence The center will be housed within the College of Public Health and shall have as its primary mission the development of education and research programs designed to address the problem of domestic violence in our society.
546030/543030 Salud Latina Fund To provide financial support for education, research and training for the Salud Latina program which addresses health disparities among Spanish-speaking communities. Expenses may include, but are not limited to, equipment, computer hardware and software, marketing and social media expenses, travel, costs associated with attending conferences and seminars, training, and training events for professional colleagues, students and staff, graduate student salary and tuition support. If funds are sufficient, scholarships to support full or part-time graduate students pursuing all majors, in the College of Public Health on all campuses with a preference for students of Hispanic or Latino descent.
540037
USF Fund for the College of Public Health
To support the operating needs of the College of Public Health.
540010
Maternal and Child Health Education and Research Fund
To provide financial support for the conduct of educational programs and research activity in the area of maternal-child health care.
540020
College of Public Health Activist Lab
To support the operating needs of the Activist Lab which provides interdisciplinary advocacy, education, research, and service opportunities for students to develop the skills that will promote their success as effective public health advocates and leaders.
540042
College of Public Health Master of Health Administration Prg
To support the operating needs of the College of Public Health Master's in Health Administration (MHA) Program, which provides education and service opportunities for students to develop the skills that will promote their success. Expenses may include, but are not limited to: travel, conference, events, materials/supplies, educational fees for academic professional development, and other expenses that are needed to support the College of Public Health Master's in Health Administration (MHA) Program. If scholarships are awarded, the criteria will be: graduate students, in the College of Public Health, in the Masters of Health Administration Program and awarded 1 semester.
540046
Community Hub at the College of Public Health
To support the operating needs of the USF College of Public Health’s Community Hub. Funds are to be used at the discretion of the dean of the College of Public Health. Expenses may include, but are not limited to: salary, support staff, events, training, travel, fees, equipment/supplies, and related expenses that support the mission of the Community Hub.
540051
Opportunities for Inolvement
Alumni
Share your talent and time with your alma matter. Contact Liz Bannon at ebannon@usf.edu for more information.
Alumni
Field Experience
Share your practice and your passion by mentoring a student. Contact Somer Burke at sgoad@usf.edu for more information.
Field Experience
Giving
Share your treasure and your resources to advance the college. Contact Beth Ahmedic at betha@usf.edu for more information.