ELIGIBILITY
Active BiPH membership
Identify as a male of color
The YN Award
Enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s Public Health (or related) degree program in the United States
12+ credit hours
The DAP Award
Enrolled full-time in a Master’s or Doctoral Public Health (or related) degree program in the United States
9+ credit hours or equivalent
TIMELINE
May 24: Scholarships open
May 29: Information Session #1 (7pm EST)
June 12: Information Session #2 (7pm EST)
July 11: Scholarships deadline (11:59pm EST)
July 27: Awardees notified
July 31: Awardees must accept by 11:59pm EST
August 3-7: Scholarship awarded & announced
FAQs
Do I have to be a member to receive a BIPH scholarship?
Yes! You must be an active BiPH member to be eligible for a BiPH Scholarship. See membership terms and conditions for details.
Is there a character count or word count for letter of recommendation?
There is no character count or word count for the letter of recommendation. We will accept any length of LOR; however, ensure it speaks to your abilities and aptitude for public health.
Who should I request a letter of recommendation from?
Your LOR can be anyone that can speak to academic integrity, leadership skills, and/or commitment to public health. This could be a professor, advisor, preceptor, supervisor, boss, etc.
Who should submit the letter of recommendation - the applicant or the LOR author?
Either the applicant or the author can submit the LOR. If LOR author prefers, they may email it directly to hello@brosinpublichealth.org . Please indicate in your application if LOR will be sent separately.
Is there a minimum GPA average to apply?
No – not at all. There is no GPA requirement. We are open to diverse candidates regardless of GPA.
How will the funds be disbursed to the award recipient?
Funds will be disbursed directly to the student’s college or university.