Program on Forced Migration and Health

Financial Aid

Along with applying for financial aid through MSPH (http://www.mailman.hs.columbia.edu/financialaid/how_to_apply.html), prospective students are encouraged to apply for external scholarships.

There are numerous search engines on the web to assist students with research on potential scholarship opportunities. Four examples of such sites are listed below:

-- ScholarSite.com http://www.scholarsite.com/

-- Internationational Scholarships http://www.internationalscholarships.com/

-- International Education and Financial Aid http://www.iefa.org/search.php

-- Scholarships for Hispanics http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/

In addition, listed below are several scholarships that support graduate study in the areas of public health, humanitarian assistance, development, or public service for eligible individuals.

1. DOMESTIC SCHOLARSHIPS

1.1 Gates Foundation Public Health Leaders Scholarship http://www.gatesfoundation.org/UnitedStates/Education/Scholarships/Announcements/Announce-060807.htm

The Gates Millennium Scholars program, a $1 billion initiative of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was launched in partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The world’s largest private scholarship effort, GMS awards scholarships to African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students who demonstrate academic excellence, community service and strong leadership skills. The scholarship funds college costs not covered by other programs and scholarships and can be renewed for up to five years for undergraduate study in any field, two years of graduate, and four years of PhD study in approved fields. On August 1st, 2006, GMS opened the 2007-08 nomination process. The GMS investment for public health is designed to increase the number of minorities pursuing graduate degrees in areas like epidemiology, biomedical science, tropical disease, public health practice, and nutritional science, and support the effort to confront local, national, and global public health challenges. Deadline: January 12, 2007

1.2 Indian Health Services (IHS) Health Professions Scholarships http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/Scholarship_index.asp

Applicant must be a Native American Indian or Alaskan Native. Candidate must be a high school graduate or the equivalent. Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a full-time study program leading to a degree from a health-related professional school. Applicant must submit a signed Indian Health Service Scholarship Contract agreeing "to provide health services in a manner determined by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services for a period of obligated service equal to 1 year for each year of scholarship support received, or 2 years, whichever is greater." Amount: The amount varies; tuition and a monthly stipend are provided. Deadline: May 3

1.3 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship

http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarshipawards.htm

This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Recipients will receive scholarships of $5,000 to attend graduate-level academic institution.

2. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

2.1 The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)

http://www.worldbank.org/wbi/scholarships/

Maximum two-year scholarship for nationals of an eligible World Bank member (see website) who pursue graduate-level studies related to development issues. Applicants must have at least two years, (preferably four to five years) of full-time professional work
experience in the public sector. Priority is given to applicants from eligible low-income countries and to those whose studies are in line with the Millenium Development Goals (MDG). See website for other eligibility requirements.

2.2 Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program

http://www.fordfound.org/news/more/11272000ifp/index.cfm

The International Fellowships Program provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study leading to a masters or doctoral degree. Fellows are selected from countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Russia, where the Ford Foundation maintains active overseas programs. U.S. nationals are not eligible, although Fellows may study in the United States. Once selected, Fellows may enroll in an appropriate university program anywhere in the world, including their country of residence. The program provides placement assistance to those Fellows not yet admitted to graduate school.

2.3 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB): Japan-IDB Scholarship

http://www.iadb.org/int/eng/japan_scholarship.htm

The IDB, with funding from the Government of Japan, offers scholarship for graduate students in development-related fields. Students from the Bank's borrowing member countries who wish to pursue a Master's degree at an institution located in any of the member countries in development-related fields, such as the social sciences, business, public administration or other technical disciplines (except law and medicine).

2.4 American Association of University Women Educational Foundation International Fellowships

http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm

International Fellowship Programme for non-US women for a postgraduate study in any other country than her own, see website for other scholarship opportunities. International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported. Amount varies per scholarship. Eligibilty: Non-US women for a postgraduate study in any other country than her own

2.5 P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship

http://www.peointernational.org/about/

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada. Deadline: Dec 15, 2006

2.6 Ito Foundation Scholarship Program for Japanese Students
http://www.itofound.or.jp/English/japanese.htm

Scholarship (living allowance, tuition, travel expenses) for Japanese nationals pursuing graduate studies in the US and specified European countries. Must reside in Japan at the time of application. See website for other eligibility requirements.

2.7 Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
http://www.hisf.or.jp/ (Japanese)

Graduate-level scholarship (200,000 yen/month for two years, or 150,000 yen/month for three-five years) for Japanese nationals who are interested in international cooperation. Must show proof that applicant will return to Japan upon completion of studies. See website for other eligibility requirements. Application period open 10/1/2006-1/31/2007.

2.8 Africa-America Institute’s African Higher Education and Training Program

http://www.aaionline.org/whatwedo/whatAhet.asp

2.9 Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF)

http://www.gwu.edu/~fellows/mmmf.html