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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Matching Medical Anthropology Colleges
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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 |
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Creighton University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $42,618 average out-state tuition; $42,618 average in-state tuition |
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SUNY College at Geneseo
Four or more years; Public; $16,980 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition |
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Four or more years; Public; $34,882 average out-state tuition; $7,019 average in-state tuition |
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $34,101 average out-state tuition; $11,018 average in-state tuition |
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University of Miami
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $53,112 average out-state tuition; $53,112 average in-state tuition |
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Swarthmore College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $55,856 average out-state tuition; $55,856 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Medical Anthropology Majors
Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County |
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award Up to $22,000 |
deadline January 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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APF Queen-Nellie Evans ScholarshipAmerican Psychological Foundation (APF) |
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award $4,000 |
deadline January 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship is available to underrepresented graduate students. Preference will be given to African American/Black students and students preparing for a career in academia, clinical service delivery, or public policy. Selection is based on academic merit, personal statement, and financial need. View Scholarship Details |
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HUSAS ScholarshipSociety for American Archaeology |
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award $3,000 |
deadline January 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe HUSAS Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in archaeology. To be eligible for this award, you must identify as belonging to an underrepresented minority population and be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada. View Scholarship Details |
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Mental Health America of Tarrant County ScholarshipMental Health America of Tarrant County |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline November 15, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe 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 -... View Scholarship Details |
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AAUW Career Development GrantAmerican Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline November 15, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe AAUW Career Development Grant is open to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce in education; health and medical sciences; science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); or social sciences. Primary consideration is given to women of color and women pursuing their first... View Scholarship Details |
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Kirsten C. Feldman Memorial ScholarshipWest Los Angeles College |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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OHM Advisors Diversity ScholarshipOHM Advisors |
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award $1,000 |
deadline November 30, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship is available to female and BIPOC students who plan to enroll in a STEM program or related field at an accredited institution. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit and a one-page essay submission. View Scholarship Details |
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Dr. Anwar A. Al-Mudamgha ScholarshipOnondaga Community College Foundation |
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award $700 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Louise B. Perkal Memorial ScholarshipSuffolk County Community College |
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award $500 |
deadline April 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Louise B. Perkal Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Suffolk Community College-Ammerman Campus. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and be majoring in history, geography, political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, or other social science. View Scholarship Details |
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Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones ScholarshipSam Houston State University |
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award Up to $1,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Medical Anthropology Related Majors
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Economics
- Criminology
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Anthropology
- Social Sciences
- International Relations and Affairs
- Archeology
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- Geography
- Development Economics and International Development
- Cultural Anthropology
- International Economics
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Physical and Biological Anthropology
- Political Economy
- Applied Economics
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Sociology and Anthropology
