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UofM SPH, the Office of the Dean, and SPH stakeholders offer scholarships and awards to help UofM SPH students reach their full potential during their time at school. Below is a listing of these funding opportunities from UofM SPH and partners, along with a selection of other scholarships from external sources.

For BSPH Students

Dr. Roger S. and Mary E. LaBonte Scholarship

Students enrolled in the Undergraduate Public Health Program

$1,500 for Fall 2024

This Scholarship, sponsored by the LaBonte family, is offered for Fall, Spring, and summer terms.

Students must be currently enrolled and from the Memphis Metro per the U.S. Census Bureau’s Memphis – Forrest City, TN – AR – MS. Students must also demonstrate a financial need. Scholarships are not guaranteed for each eligible applicant.

For Master's Students

Dean's Scholarship for Fall 2024

Incoming master's degree students for Fall 2024

We have 15 total scholarships available in the amount of $5,000. Awardees will receive the scholarship for the Fall 2024 semester if they demonstrate academic excellence with a GPA of 3.3 or above.

Eligibility will be determined through review of your SOPHAS application. There is no need for an additional application. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed to each eligible application.

Students must be a first-year student with a GPA of 3.3 or above, enrolled in at least 9 credits, and have demonstrated academic excellence.

Dean's Scholarship for Spring 2025

Incoming master's degree students for Spring 2025

There are 20 scholarships available for $3,500. Awardees will receive the scholarship for the Spring 2025 semester if they demonstrate academic excellence with a GPA of 3.3 or above.

Eligibility will be determined through review of your SOPHAS application. There is no need for an additional application. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed to each eligible application.

Students must be a first-year student with a GPA of 3.3 or above, enrolled in at least 9 credits, and have demonstrated academic excellence.

The Dr. Paul E. Fitzgerald, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Who for?

Students enrolled in the Master of Health Administration Program

The minimum amount of scholarship is $500 each year.

This Scholarship, in honor of former University of Memphis School of Public Health Administration associate professor Dr. Paul E. Fitzgerald, Jr. is available for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Students must be enrolled full-time and demonstrate a financial need. Scholarships are not guaranteed for each eligible applicant.

Camille Barsukiewicz Memorial Scholarship

Who for?

Students enrolled in Master of Health Administration Program

To be determined by scholarship committee

This Scholarship, in honor of former University of Memphis School of Public Health MHA professor Camille Barsukiewicz, is offered for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

Students must demonstrate leadership in community connectedness and demonstrate a financial need. Scholarships are not guaranteed for each eligible applicant.

All students

Healthy Memphis Common Table Assistantship

Who for?

Students who participate in any scholarly activity within SPH.

$350 for Fall 2024

This scholarship, sponsored by the Common Table Health Alliance, is offered for Fall, Spring, and summer terms.

Students must be currently enrolled in a SPH program. Scholarships are not guaranteed for each eligible applicant.

APHA Memberships Funded by the Dean

Who for?

All active students

Saves each student $85 per year

The American Public Health Association (APHA) is a critical organization for public health students to be involved in. APHA offers invaluable opportunities to participate in research and service groups, present and share findings, and network with peers across the U.S. to enhance future professional and scholarly opportunities.

APHA Travel Award

Who for?

Any UofM SPH student with an accepted poster or oral presentation at the annual American Public Health Association conference.

Coming soon

An opportunity to present one’s research at the annual APHA conference gives UofM SPH students the opportunity to share their work, learn from others, and build relationships that will serve them throughout their tenure at UofM and in their future careers. This award is intended to encourage student participation at APHA.

Scholarships from other sources