Public Health

Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting human health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals". Analyzing the health of a population and the threats is the basis for public health. The "public" in question can be as small as a handful of people, an entire village or it can be as large as several continents, in the case of a pandemic. "Health" takes into account physical, mental and social well-being. It is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, according to the World Health Organization. Public health is interdisciplinary. For example, epidemiology, biostatistics and health services are all relevant. Environmental health, community health, behavioral health, health economics, public policy, mental health and occupational safety, gender issues in health, sexual and reproductive health are other important subfields.

Public health aims to improve the quality of life through prevention and treatment of disease, including mental health. This is done through the surveillance of cases and health indicators, and through the promotion of healthy behaviors. Common public health initiatives include promoting handwashing and breastfeeding, delivery of vaccinations, suicide prevention and distribution of condoms to control the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

Modern public health practice requires multidisciplinary teams of public health workers and professionals. Teams might include epidemiologists, biostatisticians, medical assistants, public health nurses, midwives, medical microbiologists, economists, sociologists, geneticists and data managers. Depending on the need environmental health officers or public health inspectors, bioethicists, and even veterinarians, gender experts, sexual and reproductive health specialists might be called on.

Access to health care and public health initiatives are difficult challenges in developing countries. Public health infrastructures are still forming in those countries.

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Scholarships for Public Health Majors

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

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The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Willard L. Eccles Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Utah State University, College of Science

$18,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Willard L. Eccles Foundation Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students enrolled in the College of Science at Utah State University.

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Willard L. Eccles Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Utah State University, College of Science

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$18,000

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The Willard L. Eccles Foundation Graduate Fellowship is available to graduate students enrolled in the College of Science at Utah State University.

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Hospital Corporation of America Scholars Scholarship

Tennessee State University

$14,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Hospital Corporation of America Scholars Scholarship is available to first - time freshman students at Tennessee State University. You must be pursuing a career in health care administration, health information technology, public health, or health science to be eligible this award.

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Hospital Corporation of America Scholars Scholarship

Tennessee State University

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$14,500

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The Hospital Corporation of America Scholars Scholarship is available to first - time freshman students at Tennessee State University. You must be pursuing a career in health care administration, health information technology, public health, or health science to be eligible this award.

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AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this...

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AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

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$10,000

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The AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this...

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply.

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

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$10,000

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The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply.

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

Up to $10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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Up to $10,000

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Healthcare Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Healthcare Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a career in Healthcare at any University in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA in order to to eligible for this award.

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Healthcare Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
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Description

The Healthcare Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a career in Healthcare at any University in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA in order to to eligible for this award.

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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson University

Huston-Tillotson University

$7,500 Varies See Details

Description

The St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award.

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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson University

Huston-Tillotson University

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$7,500

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The St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award.

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NY Society of Cosmetic Chemists Board Choice Scholarship

New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists

$7,500 June 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The NY Society of Cosmetic Chemists Board Choice Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students and graduate students of any level. To be considered for this award, you must be must be enrolled in a program related to cosmetic science (chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, pharmaceutical science, or related...

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NY Society of Cosmetic Chemists Board Choice Scholarship

New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists

award

$7,500

deadline

June 30, 2025
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Description

The NY Society of Cosmetic Chemists Board Choice Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students and graduate students of any level. To be considered for this award, you must be must be enrolled in a program related to cosmetic science (chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, pharmaceutical science, or related...

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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

Nebraska Methodist College

$6,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship is open to students at Nebraska Methodist College who are pursuing an associates degree in allied health. Freshmen must either have a minimum GPA of 3.2 in order to be considered for this award.

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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

Nebraska Methodist College

award

$6,000

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Description

The Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship is open to students at Nebraska Methodist College who are pursuing an associates degree in allied health. Freshmen must either have a minimum GPA of 3.2 in order to be considered for this award.

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