Named Scholarships
Some of our donors chose to establish Named Scholarships that help students from specific communities, or students who show commitment in a particular field of public health. Our Named Scholarships enable dozens of students to complete their degree so they can go on to serve communities locally, nationally, and globally as dedicated public health professionals.
Our 17th Surgeon General of the United States educating the next generation of public health professionals
U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona Distinguished Public Health Preparedness Scholarship
The U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona Distinguished Public Health Preparedness Scholarship is given annually to a graduate student pursuing their degree with a focus on emergency preparedness.
Chicanos Por La Causa Scholarship
The Chicanos Por La Causa Scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate students in their junior year who demonstrate a commitment to service in the Hispanic communities of Arizona and social awareness of Hispanic culture. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated leadership in and service to the Hispanic Community.
Maureen and Edward Mangotich Scholarship
The Maureen and Edward Mangotich Scholarship is given annually to Awarded to continuing an undergraduate or graduate student with a GPA of 3.25 or greater and who is making sufficient progress towards completion of their degree. Recipients must demonstrate merit, financial need, and a commitment to public health, public service, and leadership.
Charlotte and Buddy Mullis Native American Scholarship
The Charlotte and Buddy Mullis Native American Scholarship is given annually to a Native American student who demonstrates a commitment to service in our Indigenous Arizona communities and a social awareness of Native American culture.
Joel S. Meister Endowed Scholarship
The Joel S. Meister Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a MPH graduate student who demonstrates merit, financial need, and a commitment to public health, public service, and leadership. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to pursue a lifelong career in public health.
Andrew W. Nichols Initiative Scholarship
The Andrew W. Nichols Initiative Scholarship is given annually to a student with a focus on policy, advocacy or innovative services designed to promote rural or border health.
Drachman Prevention Fellowship
The Drachman Prevention Fellowship Supports undergraduate or graduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who outline an internship or research experience designed to promote healthy behaviors, sound nutrition, and physical activity in children and/or to mentor at-risk children and youth. Recipients must be enrolled in 3 units or more and 3-6 units of internship or research in the semester of the financial award.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Scholarship
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe Scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates commitment to public health, public service and leadership within the Native American populations in Arizona. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a commitment to service in communities of Arizona and social awareness of Native American culture.
SueBob Scholars Endowment
The SueBob Scholars Endowment is given annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates research engagement and a commitment to public health, public service and leadership. Preference will be given to 1st generation college students, military students (current and vets), and/or students interested in obtaining or have previously obtained a bachelor’s or master’s nursing degree.
Joel Valdez Scholarship
The Joel Valdez Scholarship is given annually to a graduate student who shows a commitment to public health, public service, and leadership.
J.J. Vosila Scholarship
The J.J. Vosila Scholarship is given annually to a full time graduate student majoring in Biostatistics.
Tony and Joan Vuturo Scholarship
The Anthony and Joan Vuturo Scholarship is given annually to a graduate student who demonstrates a commitment to public health service and leadership.
Elbridge and Genevieve Morrill Memorial Scholarship
The Elbridge and Genevieve Morrill Memorial Scholarship is given annually to undergraduate students officially admitted to the Public Health Major with an Environmental and Occupational Health Emphasis or students admitted to the MPH graduate program in the Environmental and Occupational Health concentration. Recipients must be Arizona residents, graduates of an Arizona high school, and citizens of the United States who demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on potential to succeed in Environmental and Occupational Health.
Russell H. Swanson Public Health Scholarship
The Russell H. Swanson Public Health Scholarship supports an incoming MPH student who demonstrates commitment to public health and leadership and plans a career in public health practice, policy or research with the goal of eradicating health disparities and promoting healthy communities. Recipients may only receive the award once.
Helen and Raymond Sarocco Scholarship
The Helen and Raymond Sarocco Scholarship supports continuing MPH students with demonstrated financial need who have achieved academic excellence. The award can be renewable with continuation of need and if funds are available.