The 50 Best Scholarships For Public Health Degrees

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No modern year has highlighted the importance of public health more than 2020. And one element that was particularly prescient is how far stretched global public health systems were in response to Covid-19. This means the next generation of learners are needed. Now, there’s more to public health than pandemics. And if you’re interested in a public health degree, you probably have some notion of what you might want to study. From health education, to tropical diseases, to what we eat on a daily basis, public health degrees prepare students to take deep data-driven dives into the systemic health issues that face us every day.


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ExxonMobil Scholarships in Global Health Science

  • Full Tuition
  • This scholarship is available for students who are from developing countries to pursue global health-focused master’s degrees.
  • Candidates must attend Oxford University, demonstrate both financial need and academic merit.

Bill and Judy Bridgers Endowed Scholarship

  • Varies
  • This scholarship is available to graduate students who will be pursuing a career in public health.
  • Candidates must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be a graduate student in the UAB School of Public Health.

Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship

  • 5000
  • This nonrenewable award is available to full-time graduate students who are pursuing a degree in Healthcare Management.
  • Applicants must be a full-time graduate student who is not currently enrolled in high school.

Foster Memorial Scholarship

  • 3000
  • This scholarship is available to students in Kansas who are attending a college or university in the state.
  • Candidates must be a student in Kansas and be a dependant of a full-time law enforcement officer.

Herschel S. Horowitz Scholarship

  • 10000
  • This scholarship is available to dentists or dental students who have applied to an accredited MPH program or a CODA-accredited program. Scholarships are contingent on acceptance into a MPH program.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and want to pursue a career in Dental Public Health.

HIMSS Scholarship

  • 5000
  • The HIMSS Scholarship is non renewable. It is available to full-time graduate or postgraduate students who are majoring in Public Health or a related field.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and want to pursue a career in Dental Public Health.

Indian Health Service Scholarship

  • Varies
  • This scholarship is available to American Indian and Alaska Natives who are pursuing a career in Public Health or a related field.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a strong desire to work in Indian health communities upon graduation.

Advancing Public Health Excellence (APEX) Scholarships

  • 10000
  • This scholarship is available to graduate students who are enrolling in the university’s online Master of Public Health Program.
  • Candidates must be a graduate student at Walden University who excels both academically and integrity wise.

Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship

  • 5000
  • This award is available to students who are in their final year of a graduate program in health administration.
  • Applicants must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

National Hispanic Health Foundation

  • Varies
  • This scholarship is available to full-time students who are pursuing a degree in a public health field including medicine, pharmacy, and nursing.
  • Candidates must be enrolled full-time and preference is given to students who are in the Hispanic community.

Elizabeth Garde National Scholarship

  • 850
  • This scholarship is available to students seeking a degree in nursing or other medical professions.
  • Applicants must be a highschool graduate or graduate student who maintains a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Anna N. Dosen Serbian Educational Fund

  • 3000
  • This scholarship is available to science related majors of Serbian background.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, attend a 2 or 4 year university, and be of Serbian background.

Vivian Drenckhahn Student Scholarship

  • 2500
  • The Vivian Drenckhahn Student Scholarship is available to full-time students who are majoring in Public Health and have demonstrated a desire to help address public’s health through a career in health education.
  • Candidates must be a SOPHE member, completed at least one-third of coursework required for their major, and demonstrate financial need.

Winston Health Policy Scholarship

  • 10000
  • The Winston Health Policy Scholarship is available to students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program related to healthcare policy.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, are pursuing a career in health policy and politics, and can demonstrate academic success.

NEHA/AAS Scholarship

  • $2,250-$2,500
  • This scholarship is available to applicants pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health or Postgraduate Degree in Environmental Health Sciences.
  • Candidates must attend an accredited college or university with intent to pursue an education in environmental health.

Gallagher Koster Health Careers Scholarship Program

  • Varies
  • This scholarship is available to students in their junior or senior years of undergraduate level who are pursuing a career in in a healthcare related field.
  • Candidates must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student.

Society of Public Health Education

  • 2500
  • This scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are national SOPHE members and are pursuing an education in public health.
  • Candidates must be a National SOPHE Membership for at least three months.

Schott North America Scholarship

  • 1500
  • This scholarship is available to children of Schott North America, Inc. or Gemtron Corporation employees who are pursuing an education in Public Health or a related field of study.
  • Applicants must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.

Bill and Judy Bridgers Endowed Scholarship

  • Varies
  • This scholarship is available to graduate students who will be pursuing a career in public health.
  • Candidates must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be a graduate student in the UAB School of Public Health.

Erma Byrd Scholarship

  • Varies
  • The Erma Byrd Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in in industrial health or safety occupations.
  • Applicants must begin employment within 6 months after graduation and demonstrate financial need.

Gallagher Koster Health Careers Scholarship Program

  • Varies
  • This scholarship is available to students in their junior or senior years of undergraduate level who are pursuing a career in in a healthcare related field.
  • Candidates must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student.

Cathy L. Brock Health Care Scholarship

  • 1000
  • This scholarship is available to ethnically diverse public health graduate students.
  • Applicants must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be able to demonstrate financial need.

Herschel S. Horowitz Scholarship

  • 10000
  • This scholarship is available to dentists or dental students who have applied to an accredited MPH program or a CODA-accredited program. Scholarships are contingent on acceptance into a MPH program.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and want to pursue a career in Dental Public Health.

ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc.

  • Varies
  • This scholarship is available to individuals who are a member of MGMA and are pursuing a degree in public health or a related field.
  • Candidates must be enrolled in a higher education program that is related to public health.

Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship

  • 5000
  • This award is available to students who are in their final year of a graduate program in health administration.
  • Applicants must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

Corris Boyd Scholar Program

  • 40000
  • The Corris Boyd Scholar Program is available to full-time graduate students who are majoring in healthcare administration.
  • Applicants must be a minority, be a AUPHA Full member, and maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship

  • 5000
  • This nonrenewable award is available to full-time graduate students who are pursuing a degree in Healthcare Management.
  • Applicants must be a full-time graduate student who is not currently enrolled in high school.

Foster Memorial Scholarship

  • 3000
  • This scholarship is available to students in Kansas who are attending a college or university in the state.
  • Candidates must be a student in Kansas and be a dependant of a full-time law enforcement officer.

Herschel S. Horowitz Scholarship

  • 10000
  • This scholarship is available to dentists or dental students who have applied to an accredited MPH program or a CODA-accredited program. Scholarships are contingent on acceptance into a MPH program.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and want to pursue a career in Dental Public Health.

HIMSS Scholarship

  • 5000
  • The HIMSS Scholarship is non renewable. It is available to full-time graduate or postgraduate students who are majoring in Public Health or a related field.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and want to pursue a career in Dental Public Health.

Indian Health Service Scholarship

  • Varies
  • This scholarship is available to American Indian and Alaska Natives who are pursuing a career in Public Health or a related field.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a strong desire to work in Indian health communities upon graduation.

Martha J. Branch Scholarship

  • 750
  • This scholarship is available to minority students who are pursuing a degree in public health or a related field.
  • Candidates must attend an accredited college or university in Kentucky as a full-time student and maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Robert L. Schulke Memorial Scholarship

  • 500
  • Robert L. Schulke Memorial Scholarship is available to cancer survivors or have an immediate family member who lost their battle with cancer. Special consideration is given to students who are pursuing a degree in public health.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must be a resident of Alpena County and maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.

Udall Scholarship

  • 7000
  • The Udall Scholarship is available to college sophomores and juniors who demonstrate interest in working in public health setting related to Native American nations.
  • Applicants must be Native American or Alaska Native.

Edith Schwab Memorial Scholarship

  • 1000
  • The Edith Schwab Memorial Scholarship,which is non-renewable, is available to graduate students who are pursuing a degree in public health.
  • Candidates must work in Kentucky upon graduation and be a graduate student.

Genesis Healthcare Foundation Scholarships

  • Varies
  • The Genesis Healthcare Foundation Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in public health or public service.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. preference will be given to students who permanently reside within Genesis’ area.

American Dietetics Association Scholarship

  • Varies
  • This scholarship is available to students who demonstrate financial need and are majoring in Public Health or Nutrition Science.
  • Candidates must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

Florida Public Health Association Scholarship

  • 300
  • This scholarship is available to undergraduate students who and are pursuing a degree in Public Health or a related field.
  • Applicants must be nominated by a FPHA member.

Hunt Scholarship

  • 2000
  • The Hunt Scholarship is available to undergraduate level students who have demonstrated a desire to help their community and is pursuing a degree in Public Health.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must be a public health student and attend a college or university in Massachusetts.

Corris Boyd Scholars Program

  • 40000
  • The Corris Boyd Scholars Program is available to minority students who are entering a graduate program in healthcare management.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be a person of color.

David A. Winston Health Policy Scholars Program

  • 10000
  • This scholarship is available to students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program related to healthcare policy.
  • Candidates must be academically successful, demonstrate leadership qualities, and want to pursue a career in health policy and politics.

Martha J. Branch Scholarship

  • 750
  • This scholarship is available to minority students who are pursuing a degree in public health or a related field.
  • Candidates must attend an accredited college or university in Kentucky as a full-time student and maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

National Hispanic Health Foundation

  • Varies
  • This scholarship is available to full-time students who are pursuing a degree in a public health field including medicine, pharmacy, and nursing.

Elizabeth Garde National Scholarship

  • 850
  • This scholarship is available to students seeking a degree in nursing or other medical professions.

Anna N. Dosen Serbian Educational Fund

  • 3000
  • This scholarship is available to science related majors of Serbian background.

Vivian Drenckhahn Student Scholarship

  • 2500
  • The Vivian Drenckhahn Student Scholarship is available to full-time students who are majoring in Public Health and have demonstrated a desire to help address public’s health through a career in health education.
  • Candidates must be a SOPHE member, completed at least one-third of coursework required for their major, and demonstrate financial need.

Winston Health Policy Scholarship

  • 10000
  • The Winston Health Policy Scholarship is available to students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program related to healthcare policy.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, are pursuing a career in health policy and politics, and can demonstrate academic success.

Herschel S. Horowitz Scholarship

  • 10000
  • This scholarship is available to dentists or dental students who have applied to an accredited MPH program or a CODA-accredited program. Scholarships are contingent on acceptance into a MPH program.
  • To meet eligibility requirements students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and want to pursue a career in Dental Public Health.