Scholarships

Scholarships, fellowships and internships offer donors the opportunity to provide a university education for deserving students and to recruit the very best students for the academic and research programs within the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. Donations can also provide travel experiences for students to attend and present their research at professional conferences.

General Scholarships

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College of Public Health General Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipients will demonstrate a commitment to public health, public service, and leadership. Preference will be given to students who plan on pursing a lifelong career in public health.

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Community Advisory Board Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to graduate students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher who are making sufficient progress towards completion of their public health degree. Selection is made to students who have the greatest potential to contribute to the overall discipline of public health.

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Zuckerman Family Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in the College of Public Health who demonstrate a strong commitment to public health, public service, and leadership.

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Global Scholarships

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Carlos "Kent" & Elizabeth Campbell International Internship

This award supports student internships in developing countries, preferably Africa. The fund provides eligible students with an opportunity for applied experience in global health with a goal of contributing to the next generation of global health leaders.

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Kligman One Health Scholars Award

This fund provides support for public health students specializing in the field of global health. This scholarship is awarded to graduate students, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, who are participating in the Global Health Institute Scholars Program. Students must demonstrate research engagement, and a commitment to planetary health, public service, and leadership.

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Iman Hakim And Michael Mikhael Global Health Institute Scholars Award

This fund provides support for public health students specializing in the field of global health. This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, who are participating in the Global Health Institute Scholars Program. Students must demonstrate research engagement, a commitment to public service, and leadership.

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Named Scholarships

U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona Distinguished Public Health Preparedness Scholarship: The U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona Distinguished Public Health Preparedness Scholarship is given annually to a graduate student pursuing their degree with a focus on emergency preparedness.
Chicanos Por La Causa Scholarship: The Chicanos Por La Causa Scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate students in their junior year who demonstrate a commitment to service in the Hispanic communities of Arizona and social awareness of Hispanic culture. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated leadership in and service to the Hispanic Community.
Drachman Prevention Fellowship: The Drachman Prevention Fellowship Supports undergraduate or graduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who outline an internship or research experience designed to promote healthy behaviors, sound nutrition, and physical activity in children and/or to mentor at-risk children and youth. Recipients must be enrolled in 3 units or more and 3-6 units of internship or research in the semester of the financial award.
Maureen and Edward Mangotich Scholarship: The Maureen and Edward Mangotich Scholarship is given annually to Awarded to continuing an undergraduate or graduate student with a GPA of 3.25 or greater and who is making sufficient progress towards completion of their degree. Recipients must demonstrate merit, financial need, and a commitment to public health, public service, and leadership.
Joel S. Meister Endowed Scholarship: The Joel S. Meister Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a MPH graduate student who demonstrates merit, financial need, and a commitment to public health, public service, and leadership. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to pursue a lifelong career in public health.
Elbridge and Genevieve Morrill Memorial Scholarship: The Elbridge and Genevieve Morrill Memorial Scholarship is given annually to undergraduate students officially admitted to the Public Health Major with an Environmental and Occupational Health Emphasis or students admitted to the MPH graduate program in the Environmental and Occupational Health concentration. Recipients must be Arizona residents, graduates of an Arizona high school, and citizens of the United States who demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on potential to succeed in Environmental and Occupational Health.
Charlotte and Buddy Mullis Native American Scholarship: The Charlotte and Buddy Mullis Native American Scholarship is given annually to a Native American student who demonstrates a commitment to service in our Indigenous Arizona communities and a social awareness of Native American culture.
Andrew W. Nichols Initiative Scholarship: The Andrew W. Nichols Initiative Scholarship is given annually to a student with a focus on policy, advocacy or innovative services designed to promote rural or border health.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Scholarship: The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates commitment to public health, public service and leadership within the Native American populations in Arizona. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a commitment to service in communities of Arizona and social awareness of Native American culture.
Helen and Raymond Sarocco Scholarship: The Helen and Raymond Sarocco Scholarship supports continuing MPH students with demonstrated financial need who have achieved academic excellence. The award can be renewable with continuation of need and if funds are available.
SueBob Scholars Endowment: The SueBob Scholars Endowment is given annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates research engagement and a commitment to public health, public service and leadership. Preference will be given to 1st generation college students, military students (current and vets), and/or students interested in obtaining or have previously obtained a bachelor’s or master’s nursing degree.
Russell H. Swanson Public Health Scholarship: The Russell H. Swanson Public Health Scholarship supports an incoming MPH student who demonstrates commitment to public health and leadership and plans a career in public health practice, policy or research with the goal of eradicating health disparities and promoting healthy communities. Recipients may only receive the award once.
Joel Valdez Scholarship: The Joel Valdez Scholarship is given annually to a graduate student who shows a commitment to public health, public service, and leadership.
J.J. Vosila Scholarship: The J.J. Vosila Scholarship is given annually to a full time graduate student majoring in Biostatistics.
Tony and Joan Vuturo Scholarship: The Anthony and Joan Vuturo Scholarship is given annually to a graduate student who demonstrates a commitment to public health service and leadership.

Support for Student Activities, Internships and/or Service Learning

An important part of a public health student's education is involvement in extracurricular organizations. Students in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health are recognized for their leadership in national organizations, earning honors for their service projects and excelling in regional and national competitions.

Gifts to the Student Activities’ fund:

help pay some of the costs of internship projects
help pay some of the costs of service learning courses
help pay some of the costs of the annual Social Justice Conference organized by the students
supplement travel budgets so that students can attend national meetings
underwrite recognition of outstanding student achievements, and
support other activities that foster professionalism.

Meet Our Scholarship Students

Sage Liu

BS, Public Health

"My background in public health has propelled me towards seeking a more equitable future in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of holistic, comprehensive medicine. With this scholarship, I am able to apply to incredible medical education programs with the goal of entering a career advocating for and providing accessible, compassionate, patient-centered care."

Joseph Mirabito

MPH, Epidemiology

"As a recipient of this scholarship, I am even more inspired to make a meaningful difference in the field of public health and epidemiology. Your support has reinforced my commitment to improving the health and well-being of communities using epidemiologic methods, and I am eager to apply the knowledge and skills I will gain during my studies to contribute positively to society."

Carol Seanez

PhD, Epidemiology

"I have adopted a growth mindset, which will continue through my doctoral studies and beyond. I appreciate that you have joined the group of people who believe in my goals and abilities, which is indicative of this scholarship. You are helping individuals like me who have persevered despite adversity due to their love of their community and passion for the field of public health. Ahéhee (Thank you!)"

Annual Scholarship Luncheon

Every year, our students and their benefactors gather together to share a meal and connect a face to the name to complete the circle of giving at the annual Scholarship Luncheon.

It is a day when we express our deep gratitude to those who generously open doors for our students in need. We celebrate the students, many of whom have risen above great odds to pursue their college degree. We acknowledge that without the help of donor support, the dreams of a higher education and a better future may not have been possible.

“This event is truly the highlight of our year and represents what we are all about,” said Iman Hakim, dean and professor of the UA Zuckerman College of Public Health. “Matching the passion of our donors with our students that have a dream to earn a degree and make an impact on the world through public health.”