Medical Anthropology

Medical anthropology studies "human health and disease, health care systems, and biocultural adaptation". It views humans from multidimensional and ecological perspectives. It is one of the most highly developed areas of anthropology and applied anthropology, and is a subfield of social and cultural anthropology that examines the ways in which culture and society are organized around or influenced by issues of health, health care and related issues.

The term "medical anthropology" has been used since 1963 as a label for empirical research and theoretical production by anthropologists into the social processes and cultural representations of health, illness and the nursing/care practices associated with these.

Furthermore, in Europe the terms "anthropology of medicine", "anthropology of health" and "anthropology of illness" have also been used, and "medical anthropology", was also a translation of the 19th century Dutch term "medische anthropologie". This term was chosen by some authors during the 1940s to refer to philosophical studies on health and illness.

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Washington University in St Louis

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,750 average out-state tuition; $57,750 average in-state tuition

Creighton University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $42,618 average out-state tuition; $42,618 average in-state tuition

SUNY College at Geneseo

Four or more years; Public; $16,980 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Four or more years; Public; $34,882 average out-state tuition; $7,019 average in-state tuition

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $34,101 average out-state tuition; $11,018 average in-state tuition

University of Miami

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $53,112 average out-state tuition; $53,112 average in-state tuition

Swarthmore College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $55,856 average out-state tuition; $55,856 average in-state tuition

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Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship

Mental Health America of Tarrant County

Up to $5,000 July 15, 2025 See Details

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The Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship is available to students pursuing careers in the field of mental health and wellness. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Tarrant County, Texas. Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher. Selection is based on a 200 -...

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Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship

Mental Health America of Tarrant County

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The Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship is available to students pursuing careers in the field of mental health and wellness. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Tarrant County, Texas. Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher. Selection is based on a 200 -...

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Kirsten C. Feldman Memorial Scholarship

West Los Angeles College

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The Kirsten C. Feldman Memorial Scholarship is available to students at West Los Angeles College who are majoring in social sciences. Preference will be given to students majoring in anthropology.

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Kirsten C. Feldman Memorial Scholarship

West Los Angeles College

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The Kirsten C. Feldman Memorial Scholarship is available to students at West Los Angeles College who are majoring in social sciences. Preference will be given to students majoring in anthropology.

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Dr. Anwar A. Al-Mudamgha Scholarship

Onondaga Community College Foundation

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The Dr. Anwar A. Al-Mudamgha Scholarship is available to students at OCC who are studying social sciences. Preference will be given to refugee and female students.

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Dr. Anwar A. Al-Mudamgha Scholarship

Onondaga Community College Foundation

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The Dr. Anwar A. Al-Mudamgha Scholarship is available to students at OCC who are studying social sciences. Preference will be given to refugee and female students.

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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

Up to $1,000 August 20, 2025 See Details

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The Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in liberal arts or graphic arts at Sam Houston State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship

Sam Houston State University

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The Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in liberal arts or graphic arts at Sam Houston State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Nakayama Public Service Scholarship

Duke University

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The Nakayama Public Service Scholarship is available to junior-level undergraduate students at Duke University who want to work on our world’s challenging problems by engaging in public service careers. Selected scholars will engage with Duke faculty and public servants in a variety of fields for mentorship and career exploration.

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Nakayama Public Service Scholarship

Duke University

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The Nakayama Public Service Scholarship is available to junior-level undergraduate students at Duke University who want to work on our world’s challenging problems by engaging in public service careers. Selected scholars will engage with Duke faculty and public servants in a variety of fields for mentorship and career exploration.

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Undergraduate Co-Op Program - CIA

Central Intelligence Agency

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The Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Co-Op Program is available to undergraduate students. You must be a U.S. citizen attending a university or college with an established cooperative education program and be interested in a career in foreign affairs and intelligence.

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Undergraduate Co-Op Program - CIA

Central Intelligence Agency

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The Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Co-Op Program is available to undergraduate students. You must be a U.S. citizen attending a university or college with an established cooperative education program and be interested in a career in foreign affairs and intelligence.

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Rock the Vote Remote Civic Technology Fellowship-PAID

Rock the Vote

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The Rock the Vote Remote Civic Technology Fellowship is available to students with professional and/or academic experience in research, policy, voter engagement, and/or elections. To be considered for this opportunity, you should have demonstrated experience using and learning new technology platforms, obsessive attention to detail, exceptional...

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Rock the Vote Remote Civic Technology Fellowship-PAID

Rock the Vote

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The Rock the Vote Remote Civic Technology Fellowship is available to students with professional and/or academic experience in research, policy, voter engagement, and/or elections. To be considered for this opportunity, you should have demonstrated experience using and learning new technology platforms, obsessive attention to detail, exceptional...

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Progressive Policy Institute Policy Fellowship

Progressive Policy Institute

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The Progressive Policy Institute Policy Fellowship is available to students with a thorough knowledge of and passion for economics and policy. To be considered for this fellowship, you should have coursework or other proven knowledge of economic tools and thinking, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, excellent research and writing skills, and...

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Progressive Policy Institute Policy Fellowship

Progressive Policy Institute

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The Progressive Policy Institute Policy Fellowship is available to students with a thorough knowledge of and passion for economics and policy. To be considered for this fellowship, you should have coursework or other proven knowledge of economic tools and thinking, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, excellent research and writing skills, and...

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Equality Florida Safe and Healthy Schools Fellowship-PAID

Equality Florida

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The Equality Florida Safe and Healthy Schools Fellowship is available to students who have event planning and organizing skills, are proficient with Google and Microsoft Office Suites, are comfortable with public speaking, possess strong analyzation skills, and can conduct themselves with exceptional standards of professionalism, particularly...

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Equality Florida Safe and Healthy Schools Fellowship-PAID

Equality Florida

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The Equality Florida Safe and Healthy Schools Fellowship is available to students who have event planning and organizing skills, are proficient with Google and Microsoft Office Suites, are comfortable with public speaking, possess strong analyzation skills, and can conduct themselves with exceptional standards of professionalism, particularly...

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Equality Florida Field and Advocacy Fellowship-PAID

Equality Florida

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The Equality Florida Field and Advocacy Fellowship is available to students who have event planning and organizing skills, are highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a reliable smartphone and laptop, and are comfortable speaking to strangers and people with different world/political views. As an intern, you will work with...

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Equality Florida Field and Advocacy Fellowship-PAID

Equality Florida

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The Equality Florida Field and Advocacy Fellowship is available to students who have event planning and organizing skills, are highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a reliable smartphone and laptop, and are comfortable speaking to strangers and people with different world/political views. As an intern, you will work with...

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