Adopt a Scholar Program

Adopt a Scholar Program

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The Adopt-a-Scholar Program provides financial assistance to outstanding RSPH students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, community service involvement, academic success, and commitment to a career in public health. Below are the Adopt-a-Scholar Program Scholarships that are available:

·       Dr. Michael Alexander Scholar ($2500 Award): Preference for this award will be given to an outstanding student interested in a career in Medicine and/or chronic disease.

·       Dr. Michael Lindsay & Mrs. Lorna Lindsay Scholar ($2500 Award): Preference for this award will be given to a MD/MPH student, with a preference for those interested in women’s health (e.g. OBGYN) and/or reproductive health.

·       Glen & Edith Reed Scholar ($2500 Award): Preference for this award will be given to an outstanding student with experience in international public health fieldwork.

·       Teresa Rivero Scholar ($2500 Award): Preference for this award will be given to an outstanding MPH/MSPH student. 

·       Keisha Hunt & Metas Solutions Scholar ($2500 Award): Preference for this award will be given to an outstanding student in the Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences Department. 

Applicants for the Adopt-a-Scholar Program must be current MPH/MSPH students in good academic standing. Selected students will receive a scholarship to be applied towards their tuition.

Please use this link to complete your scholarship application by our deadline of Friday, September 17, 2021 at 5:00PM EST.

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