The 2023 recipients can be found in the press release below.  

 Please check back in early spring of 2024 for the next scholarship cycle.

Application Process

​Applications must be submitted online and include the following items:

  • A 3,000 character (500 word) essay describing academic and career goals and how the area of focus relates to the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) professional categories and/or the improvement of public health. Find the complete list of PHS professional categories at www.usphs.gov/explore-opportunities/.

  • Two letters of recommendation.

  • A copy of a current high school and/or college transcripts as applicable.

  • For high school students or incoming freshmen, a copy of a letter of acceptance to the applicant’s chosen college.

  • Activities/Honors/Employment form (found here).

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Eligibility Criteria

Matriculated students for undergraduate or graduate study in the United States who are:

  • Biological, step, or adopted child or grandchild of a member of the Commissioned Officers Association (COA) of the USPHS
  • Spouse of a member of COA

Selection Criteria and Announcement

Recipients are selected by a scholarship review committee. The application period for the current round of funding ended May 5th, 2023.

Past Recipients

Questions? Please reach out.

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