CFHI Global Health Immersion Scholarship
This scholarship is for professional development in global health through CFHI's Global Health Immersion Programs. These are open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate trainees with an emphasis on trainees from LMIC/Global South seeking Global Health Education opportunities, South-South engagement, and perspectives of our US-based programming.
Eligibility: Anyone participating in a 4-week+ Global Health Immersion Program is eligible to apply for a scholarship.
Additional selection Criteria: Our selection committee takes many factors into consideration when choosing scholarship candidates. Scholarships are awarded to those who demonstrate a commitment to their communities and a genuine interest in global health. Preference may be given to:
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Applicants of ethnicities underrepresented in CFHI programs
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Applicants who demonstrate financial need
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Applicants who have had limited opportunity to travel abroad
How to apply: Applicants will be asked to upload the following:
1. Scholarship essay
2. Letter of recommendation (professional or academic)
3. Personal CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Deadline: April 15, 2021
Award Details: One student will be selected to receive a $1500 USD award that will go toward the program fee for a 4-week+ CFHI Global Health Education Program starting during or after April 2021.
This scholarship is made available by Dr. Thomas Hall, a leader in global health issues that spent much of his life committed to improving the health of low-resource countries. Over the past 60 years, Hall both provided medical care to these areas and helped strengthen their health systems, applying best practices from around the world.
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