College of Public Health and Health Professions

Financial Aid

The College of Public Health and Health Professions offers scholarships to eligible students. The scholarships typically range from $200 to $1,000. In addition, some loans are available through the college.

Who can apply for college financial aid?

All graduate students in the college
Undergraduate junior and senior students in the Bachelor of Health Science program
Please note: Undergraduate freshmen and sophomore students are not eligible for college aid.

Questions

Questions regarding financial aid status? Contact Mr. Michael Menefee (mmenefee@ufl.edu) at 273-6202 in the College Financial Aid Office, which is located in the Student Activities Office on the ground floor of the HPNP building.

Questions regarding College scholarships or loans? Contact Dr. Niccie McKay, College Financial Aid Committee (273-6076, nmckay@phhp.ufl.edu).

Application Instructions for College Financial Aid

College Scholarships

General College Scholarships
Who is eligible: Graduate students and undergraduate juniors and seniors
Criteria: Financial need, academic excellence, community involvement, and potential for achievement
Applications due: July 15 and November 1

To apply for General College Scholarships:

Complete PHHP financial aid application form
Include a copy of your FAFSA “Student Aid Report” (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/)
Prepare a resume
Write a letter of application describing your background and explaining how you meet the scholarship criteria
Send all of the above to:
Dr. Niccie McKay
College of PHHP Financial Aid Committee
Box 100195, Gainesville, FL 32610-0195
NOTE: Only hard-copy application packets will be accepted

Judson Clements Memorial Scholarship
Who is eligible: Graduate students and undergraduate juniors and seniors who have resided or worked in Duval County
Criteria: Strong community leadership
Applications due: March 15

To apply for Judson Clements Memorial Scholarship:

Complete PHHP financial aid application form
Include a copy of your FAFSA “Student Aid Report” (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/)
Prepare a resume
Write a letter of application describing your background and explaining how you meet the scholarship criteria—applicants must explain when they resided or worked in Duval County
Send all of the above to:
Dr. Niccie McKay
College of PHHP Financial Aid Committee
Box 100195, Gainesville, FL 32610-0195
NOTE: Only hard-copy application packets will be accepted

Shands at UF Auxiliary Scholarship
Who is eligible: Graduate and undergraduate students who have completed one semester of coursework in the College of Public Health and Health Professions, and who will be enrolled full-time during the entire period in which the scholarship funds are granted (fall and spring semesters of next academic year).

Scholarship Criteria: financial need, average or better grades, strong faculty endorsement, strong commitment to the ideals and endeavors of his/her profession

Applications due: March 15

To apply for Shands at UF Auxiliary Scholarship:

Complete PHHP financial aid application form
Complete Shands at UF Auxiliary scholarship application form
Prepare a resume
Get a letter of recommendation from a faculty member (and have him or her sign the application form on the appropriate line)
Write a letter of application describing your background and explaining how you meet the scholarship criteria
Send all of the above to:
Dr. Niccie McKay
College of PHHP Financial Aid Committee
Box 100195, Gainesville, FL 32610-0195
NOTE: Only hard-copy application packets will be accepted

Dean’s Scholarship
Who is eligible: Only students nominated by their department or academic program
Criteria: Academic excellence, leadership, and professional promise
Applications due: March 15

To apply for Dean’s Scholarships:
(only if you were nominated)

Complete PHHP financial aid form
Prepare a resume
Write a letter of application describing your background and explaining how you meet the scholarship criteria
Send all of the above to:
Dr. Niccie McKay
College of PHHP Financial Aid Committee
Box 100195, Gainesville, FL 32610-0195
NOTE: Only hard-copy application packets will be accepted

College Loans

Shands Auxiliary Loan: emergency short-term loan for graduate and undergraduate students

Kellogg Loan: emergency short-term loan for graduate students in the Health Services Research, Management and Policy degree programs

External Financial Aid

Financial aid also is available from a variety of sources external to the college. For information on the following, go to the referenced website.

Fulbright Program: www.iie.org/fulbright/
Awards for international research includes all disciples at all levels before PhD. Guidelines differ for each country so consult Fulbright handbook and website.

Jeanne Moran Foundation: Jeanne Moran Foundation Letter
The Jeanne Moran Foundation provides a minimum of $1,000 per semester to women pursuing secondary education in health professions with the intention of practicing in the Central Florida area. Emphasis is given for students serving in a primary care capacity. Click here to fill out an application.

Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship: www.orau.gov/dhsed/
U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides awards to students interested in basic science and technology. Areas of study include: physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences.

National Science Foundation Fellowships: www.nsf.gov/
NSF provides 3 years of support for graduate work leading to a research-based masters or doctoral degree in the fields of science, math or engineering. Intended for students in the early stages of study.

Soros New American Fellowship: www.psoros.org/
Up to 2 years of graduate study in the US. For students who are 1) resident aliens, 2) naturalized US citizen or 3) the child of 2 parents who are naturalized citizens.

Truman Scholarship Foundation: http://www.truman.gov/
For students at the junior level preparing for a career in government or another area of public service. Students should be active in community service and campus leadership.

Rotary International: www.rotary.org/
For juniors planning to study abroad as a post-baccalaureate student.

J. Wayne Reitz Undergraduate scholars Program: www.ufsa.ufl.edu/ovp/reitz/reitz.htm
Annual scholarship to recognize students with records of high levels of academic achievement and leadership and service.

Charlotte Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship: www.woodrow.org/newcombe
Provides support for up to 12 months of full time dissertation writing for students engaged in a significant study of ethical or religious values in all areas of human endeavor.

Presidential Management Fellowship: http://www.pmf.opm.gov/
A 2 year program for graduate students with an interest in a career in the leadership and management of public policy and programs.

Gareth Carr Memorial Award: www.shcc.ufl.edu/pdf/kerraward.pdf
Given to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate a significant commitment to area related to health.

Shands Auxiliary Scholarship
Who is eligible: Graduate students and undergraduate juniors and seniors
Criteria: Need-based scholarship established to support students who demonstrate a financial need, academic excellence, and commitment to their professional goals.
Applications due: Typically around March 15