NCPHA ScholarshipsThe following scholarships will be available. Each scholarship has its own application form for which all criteria must be completed. All documentation should be submitted with application or indicated that is being sent separately (transcripts and recommendation letters). All materials must arrive by the deadline of July 8, 2022. NCPHA will NOT acknowledge receipt of applications due to work at home orders during the pandemic and also is not responsible for checking the completeness of applications. Omissions may eliminate your application from consideration.
Applicants are unable to win each scholarship more than once.
Robert S. Parker Leadership ScholarshipOne (1) $2000 AwardApplicants should be an individual who has worked in the field of public health for at least five (5) years and is pursuing graduate-level training that would qualify him/her for a leadership position in public health, and has been a paid member of NCPHA for at least two (2) consecutive years. Click here for the Robert S. Parker Leadership Scholarship Application. Applicants must submit the following in addition to the completed application form:
Undergraduate/Graduate Education Scholarships$1500 scholarships (number of scholarships given determined by Scholarship Committee)The Undergraduate/Graduate Education scholarships are available for individuals pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with application towards public health practice. Click here for the Undergraduate/Graduate Education Scholarship Application. Associate/Technical Degree or Certificate Scholarship One (1) $500 scholarshipThis scholarship is available to an individual(s) pursuing an Associate/Technical degree or certification with application towards public health practice. Click here for the Associate/Technical Degree/Certificate Scholarship Application.Women's and Children's Health Section Scholarship in Memory of Dr. Ann WolfeOne (1) $500 scholarshipThis scholarship is for individuals working in a child health, family planning, maternal health or BCCCP Program of a public health department, university, or organization with a public health mission in NC. This scholarship is available for individuals pursuing advanced professional training in public health (can include an educational conference), certification, or an undergraduate or graduate degree with application towards public health practice in order to advance the individual's competence in his or her public health position in serving women and children. Click here for the Women's and Children's Health Section Scholarship Application. Child of NCPHA Member Scholarship$1500 scholarships (number of scholarships given determined by Scholarship Committee)These scholarships will be awarded to children of a member of NCPHA (who does not serve on the NCPHA Governing Council) for the next academic year. The child must be pursuing a degree with application towards public health practice. Click here for the Child of NCPHA Member Scholarship Application.The Scholarship Committee will consider the following selection factors:
Application Guidance for ScholarshipsIf you have any questions about the application forms or the scholarships, please contact Kim Dittmann at [email protected] or 919-828-6205.Note: If any scholarship recipient fails to comply with the terms of the Scholarship Award, the recipient must return the scholarship money to the NCPHA. **Applications MUST be received in the NCPHA office by July 8, 2022 to be considered by the selection committee. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO KIM DITTMANN AT [email protected]:
The Nursing Section also offers two scholarships. To learn more about their scholarships and to obtain an application click here. |