Scholarships

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CAICH Master of Public Health Scholarships

We have scholarship opportunities available for American Indian students interested in pursuing a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center. These scholarships are for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The CAICH scholarship is for students who are interested in addressing health issues affecting the American Indian community. It covers tuition and fees and provides a graduate research assistantship, professional development (travel and registration to attend conferences), and use of a computer for the duration of the scholarship.

To apply, the student must also complete the application for the KU Medical Center MPH program. This information can be found at the KU Medical Center MPH website.

Requirements for CAICH Scholarships:

• Must be American Indian/Alaska Native (Note: We DO NOT require a CDIB)
• Meet all entrance requirements for the KUMC-MPH program and be accepted into program
• Submit application materials for the CAICH scholarship, including:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume or cv
  • Two letters of recommendation, either faculty or professional. These can be the same as the letters used for the MPH application
  • One set of official transcripts (both undergraduate and graduate, if applicable)
  • 500 word minimum essay about a heath disparity suffered by the American Indian population and what you would like to do to address it (please use Times New Roman 12 point font and double space)

For more information about the CAICH Scholarship, contact Melissa Filippi at mfilippi@kumc.edu

For information about the Master of Public Health Program, contact Tanya Honderick at thonderick@kumc.edu.