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School of Public Health Scholarships

The School of Public Health (SPH) wishes to extend a thank you to the many individuals and organizations who contribute to SPH scholarships. Without their commitment, the scholarships listed below would not be available each year to students enrolled at the Texas A&M School of Public Health.

 

Scholarships/Applications for Graduate Students

Currently enrolled students are required to complete the Texas A&M University Scholarship Application and the application found at TAMSPH Scholarship Application Portal. Students currently applying to the School of Public Health with plans to enroll in fall 2021 who are scholarship eligible are required to complete the application sent to the email address you used to apply for admission.

The deadline for currently enrolled students to complete the university wide scholarship application is Feb. 1, 2021. The deadline for currently enrolled students and applicants who are scholarship eligible is Feb. 28, 2021.

Please review scholarship eligibility prior to completing scholarship applications.

 

SPH General Scholarship Application

This application is available for both current and scholarship eligible applicants for graduate programs in the School of Public Health. The following scholarships are awarded based on this application:


  • BG (Ret) Michael B. & Linda N. Cates Endowed Scholarship — Available to MPH and DrPH students in the School of Public Health who are full-time Texas residents.
  • Chevron Scholarship — Available to Occupational Safety and Health students in the School of Public Health.
  • CHI St. Joseph Scholarship— Available to MHA students in the School of Public Health.
  • D. L. Strickland Community Health Development Scholarship— Available to School of Public Health Students interested in pursuing careers in community health development.
  • Dean’s Excellence Award (funded by the Association of Former Students and faculty and staff of the School of Public Health) — Available to all DrPH, MHA, MPH and DrPH graduate students in the School of Public Health.
  • Dr. Ciro V. Sumaya Scholarship — Available to all DrPH, MHA, MPH and DrPH graduate students in the School of Public Health.
  • Dr. Mark and Teresa Benden Scholarship— Available to MPH or DrPH students in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) at the School of Public Health
  • Environmental & Occupational Health Departmental Scholarship— Available to MPH or DrPH students in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) at the School of Public Health
  • Health Promotion & Community Health Sciences Departmental Scholarship — Available to MPH or DrPH students in the Department of Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences at the School of Public Health
  • James L. Alexander, Ph.D. Scholarship — Available to MHA students in the School of Public Health
  • Nancy W. Dickey Endowed Scholarship — Available to all DrPH, MHA, MPH and DrPH graduate students in the School of Public Health.
  • School of Public Health Development Council Scholarship — Available to all DrPH, MHA, MPH and DrPH graduate students in the School of Public Health.
  • Scott P. Pool '93 School of Public Health Scholarship — Available to all DrPH, MHA, MPH and DrPH graduate students in the School of Public Health.

Brigadier General (Ret.) USAF and Mrs. Donald B. Wagner Endowed Scholarship Application

Available to MHA students who have completed their practicum. This scholarship only accepts applications in the fall term and is awarded in the following spring term.

Jerome J. Congleton Endowed Scholarship for Ergonomics Application

Available to SPH graduate students interested in a research/practice area in ergonomics. The scholarship requires a statement of purpose addressing a specific topic to be uploaded to be considered complete.

John F. Boff Endowed Scholarship Application

Available to MHA students interested in rural health administration opportunities. The scholarship is offered in connection with the Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals, a very strong advocate for rural hospital leaders and providers throughout Texas. This scholarship only accepts applications in the fall term and is awarded in the following spring term.

Joel '98 and Stephani '98 Bercu Endowed Scholarship Application

Available to MPH or DrPH students in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) at the School of Public Health, or MS or PhD students in the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program working under the guidance of a faculty member with primary appointment in EOH.

Marcia G. Ory Endowed Scholarship/Healthy Aging Application

Available to SPH graduate students interested in a research/practice area relevant to healthy aging.

NIOSH Training Grant Application

Available to SPH graduate students pursuing a degree in Occupational Safety and Health.



Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students are required to complete the Texas A&M University Scholarship Application by Feb. 1. Undergraduate students may be eligible for the following scholarships.

 

Pauletta '81 & Odis Blueitt '82 Scholarship

Available to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the School of Public Health who have attained at least junior status.

Public Health Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship

Funded by staff of the School of Public Health, this scholarship is available to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the School of Public Health. 

Shannon and Chris Glenney '96 Scholarship

Available to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the School of Public Health.

THRIVE Excellence Award, funded by staff of the School of Public Health

Funded by staff of the School of Public Health, this scholarship is available to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the School of Public Health who are participating in the THRIVE programs.