Named Scholarships

This award supports student internships in developing countries and provides eligible students with applied experience in global health with the goal to train the next generation of global health leaders.

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.

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.

This scholarship recognizes commitment to public health, public service, and leadership with two-year awards(s) for graduate students, particularly those who focus on occupational and environmental health.

This scholarship supports in-state undergraduate freshman and sophomore students who are declared public health majors. A great opportunity for motivated students starting their journeys in service to communities through public health!

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.

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.

This generous endowment supports obesity prevention programs at MEZCOPH’s Zuckerman Family Center for Prevention and Health Promotion (ZFCPHP), funding evidence-based lifestyle programs that promote healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity. It also provides scholarship opportunities for students focused on obesity, wellness, health promotion, and chronic disease prevention.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This scholarship was specifically established by Potoff Private Philanthropy to create a pathway for Pima Joint Technical Education District (JTED) students who are ready to continue their education journey towards a career in public health. The scholarship honors the work of JTED’s Superintendent and CEO Kathy Prather, who advocated for and helped create career and technical education programs for thousands of Tucson-area high school students. Learn more about Kathy Prather.

This scholarship provides tuition support for graduate students earning doctoral degrees in public health.

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.

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.

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.

The Joel Valdez Scholarship is given annually to a graduate student who shows a commitment to public health, public service, and leadership.

The J.J. Vosila Scholarship is given annually to a full time graduate student majoring in Biostatistics.

The Anthony and Joan Vuturo Scholarship is given annually to a graduate student who demonstrates a commitment to public health service and leadership.

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in the College of Public Health who demonstrate a strong commitment to public health, public service, and leadership.