CUNY SPH, the Office of the Dean, and the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) offer scholarships, fellowships, grants, and awards to help master’s and doctoral students reach their full potential during their time at school. Below is a listing of these funding opportunities from CUNY SPH and partners, along with a selection of other scholarships and fellowships from external sources.
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Scholarships & Fellowships
For master’s students
| Who for? | First-year master’s students |
| How much? | 12 credits of in-state tuition |
| Description | CUNY SPH awards several Dean’s Scholarships to master’s students based on a demonstrated history of academic excellence. Scholarships cover a portion in-state tuition during the first year of study. |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher. Eligible students will automatically be considered for this scholarship via their completed SOPHAS application. No additional application is needed. Once awarded a Dean’s Scholarship, enrollees must register for at least 6 credits per semester and maintain a minimum of a 3.0 Graduate GPA. Limited numbers of scholarships are awarded each semester. Scholarships are not guaranteed to each eligible applicant. |
| Who for? | First-year master’s students |
| How much? | Covers 25% of your overall tuition |
| Description | CUNY SPH awards Merit Scholarships to master’s students based on a demonstrated history of academic excellence. Scholarships cover a portion of in-state tuition during the first year of study. |
| Eligibility Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.3 or higher. Eligible students will automatically be considered for this scholarship via their completed SOPHAS application. No additional application is needed. Once awarded a Dean’s Scholarship, enrollees must register for at least 6 credits per semester and maintain a minimum of a 3.05 Graduate GPA. Limited numbers of scholarships are awarded each semester. Scholarships are not guaranteed to each eligible applicant. |
| Who for? | Health Policy and Management students who have completed one semester. |
| How much? | Four semesters in an intensive extracurricular program |
| Description | The Michael Meng Fellowship for Healthcare Business Innovation enrolls ten Health Policy and Management students into an intensive four-semester extra-curricular program to build their expertise and knowledge in health business. Fellows will learn directly from respected business executives and leaders, receive premier access to professional development at the Career Skills Academy and experience hands-on training in public health entrepreneurship at Firefly Innovations, a global ecosystem of public health entrepreneurs, experts, and investors. |
| Eligibility Requirements | Current HPAM student who has completed at least one semester at SPH, earned a GPA of 3.3 or higher, and can demonstrate a commitment to a two-year structured, cohort-based program |
| Who for? | Any incoming Fall 2023 graduate student at CUNY SPH enrolled in an MPH or MS program |
| How much? | $750 per semester for four consecutive semesters ($3,000 total) starting in Fall 2023 |
| Description | Provides master’s level scholarship to two students with bilingual Spanish/English skills and previous experience with U.S. Latino/Hispanic populations through work or identified community volunteer activities, who demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to addressing social determinants of health as they impact underserved communities of color. |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Applicants must be first-time graduate degree candidates accepted into their respective program before consideration and have bilingual Spanish/English skills. They will need to complete a questionnaire and draft an essay demonstrating their understanding of and interest in addressing the needs of under-served populations, including U.S. Latino/Hispanic communities, and demonstrate financial need in their FAFSA filing. They must be willing to meet with the Molina Scholarship Director periodically, and maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA. Priority is given to residents of New York City. |
| Application |
Submit an online application by July 31, 2023.
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| Who for? | MS students in the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences program |
| How much? | At least 24 credits of in-state tuition reimbursement. |
| Description | The MS in industrial hygiene is an ABET accredited program funded through the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Education and Research Centers (NIOSH ERC) grant. CUNY SPH is part of the New York-New Jersey Occupational Safety & Health Center ERC. Students admitted into the MS degree program are eligible for at least 24 credits of tuition reimbursement. Admission criteria for the MS degree include a baccalaureate degree in a science or engineering, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Considerations will be given to promising applicants that are currently working in the field. All applicants must have completed at least 40 credit hours in the following courses: biology, chemistry, health sciences, mathematics, statistics, physics, or engineering prior to admission. |
| Eligibility Requirements | Eligible students will automatically be considered for this scholarship. No additional application needed. |
| Who for? | MS students in the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences program |
| How much? | Full coverage of in-state tuition |
| Description | The development of new technologies for detection of environmental contaminants have increased considerably in the last 15 years. The technology in the form of new sensors, smartphone applications, and wearables devices are widely available to researchers as well as consumers interested in obtaining spatial and temporally resolved environmental data. The overall goal of this training program is to add significant new research opportunities for students in MS EOHS program. In addition to tuition reimbursement, we will provide five graduate assistantships per year (approximately $20,000) for students to work with faculty mentors in the research areas of sensor technology development and validation. |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Applicants must first have applied successfully to the MS program in Environmental Health Sciences. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are prepared to work part time with a faculty mentor. Suitable for students in CUNY SPH’s 4+1 programs as well as other students. |
For doctoral students
| Who for? | Doctoral Students |
| How much? | Varies depending on proposals. |
| Description | The Dean’s Dissertation Grant is available to PhD students who are actively enrolled and in good academic standing, have successfully defended their dissertation proposal, and have received Institutional Review Board approval for their dissertation proposal. |
Please note that the application period for this fellowship is now closed.
| Who for? | One full-time doctoral student |
| How much? | Full in-state tuition and a $35,000 annual stipend |
| Description | Provided by a generous grant from Dr. M. Lyndon Haviland and CUNY SPH, the doctoral fellowship in migrant health provides one doctoral student with the opportunity to develop their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in using policy and public health strategies to address issues related to migrant health. |
| Who for? | All active students |
| How much? | Saves each student $85 per year. |
| Description | The American Public Health Association is a critical organization for public health students to be involved in. It offers invaluable opportunities to participate in research and service groups, present and share findings, and network with peers across the U.S. to enhance future professional and scholarly opportunities. |
| Who for? | Any CUNY SPH student with an accepted poster or oral presentation at the annual American Public Health Association conference. |
| How much? | $1,000 |
| Description | The opportunity to present one’s research at the annual APHA conference gives CUNY SPH students the opportunity to share their work, learn from others, and build relationships that will serve them throughout their future careers. The Dean’s APHA travel award is intended to encourage the widest possible student participation at APHA. |
| Who for? | CUNY SPH students and alumni can now receive a $70 discount when they take the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam. |
| How much? | $70 off the CPH Exam |
| Description | The Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential distinguishes you as a public health professional at the cutting edge of an ever-evolving field. This credential – the only one of its kind for public health – demonstrates your knowledge of key public health sciences and your commitment to the field through continuing education. Please see this page for more details! |
| Who for? | Active students |
| How much? | Varies |
| Description | The GSGA offers various awards that students may apply for. Please see the GSGA website for details on available awards. |
Scholarships and Fellowships from other sources
- New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship
- CUNY scholarships list
- Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) scholarships list
- USS Donald and Mary Ellen Passantino International Students and Students with Disabilities Scholarship
- Belle Zeller Scholarship
- Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarship
- New York Academy of Medicine student grants and fellowships
- David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- American Indian Graduate Center – The Center for Native Scholarships
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration fellowships
- HIV League Scholarship