Oladele Anifat

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Fully Funded MS& PhD Programs in Public Health

Credit @Scholarshipscaf

Here are compilations of funding opportunities to pursue Masters or doctoral programs in Public Health:

1. University of Waterloo, Canada

Deadline- January 15

A supervisor must be secured before an applicant is eligible to receive an offer of admission.

A variety of scholarships, assistantships, and other forms of financial aid are available for graduate students in the School of Public Health Sciences. Most of these awards are for full-time graduate students enrolled in research-based degree programs.

Full-time MSc (thesis-based) students are guaranteed funding. Funding normally comes in the form of a Teaching Assistantship (TA), Research Assistantship (RA) or a major award.

The Faculty of Health is committed to providing funding over four years to support new full-time domestic doctoral students as part of its PhD funding initiative. Students may also be eligible for additional scholarship and funding opportunities.

https://t.co/JGItJJcJCf 

2. University of British Columbia, Canada

Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)

Graduate Scholarships $35,000

Eligibility : PhD

Deadline: September annually – please read the requirements for submission and signature pages.

IHSPR Rising Star Award

$1,000 award, travel support and publication.

Eligibility : Graduate students and/or post-doctoral fellows studying in all fields and disciplines related to health services and policy research

Deadline: February, annually

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (administered by CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)

Vanier Scholars $50,000

Eligibility :PhD students

Deadline: September

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

IDRC Research Awards (One year salary and travel expenses up to $15,000)

Eligibility:  Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing or completed a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university.

Deadline : September

IDRC Doctoral Research Awards ($20,000)

Eligibility: Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing doctoral studies at a Canadian university.

Deadline : May

Trudeau Foundation

Doctoral scholarships ($40,000 plus $20,000 travel allowance)

Eligibility: First year of a PhD at UBC, or be registered in the first or second year of a PhD at UBC

Deadline : October

Killam Scholarship and Prize Programmes

Killam Doctoral Scholarship – part of the Affiliated Fellowships Doctoral Competition.

$30,000 per annum for two years and a $2,000 allowance for research-related travel during the 24 months of the scholarship.

Eligibility : PhD

Deadline : As per the UBC Affiliated award deadline.

Fraser Basin Council

Robert Caton Scholarship is for graduate students with demonstrated interest in atmospheric sciences, air quality and health or policy. Amount: $2000

Eligibility: All students

Deadline : Competition announced in fall term

David Bates Scholarship

David Bates Scholarship is for graduate students with demonstrated interest in atmospheric sciences, air quality and health or policy. Amount: $2000

Eligibility: All students

Deadline : Competition announced in fall term

Canadian Cancer Society

Travel Allowance (Amount: Up to $2,000 CAD)

Eligibility : Master’s, PhD and post-doctoral fellows

Deadline : January, May and September

UNESCO-L’Oréal For Women in Science Canadian National Fellowships

The UNESCO-L’Oréal for Women in Science Canadian National Fellowships are granted annually to promising young women scientists at the doctorate or post-doctorate level in the Life Sciences ($20,000 CAD for postdoc and $5,000 CAD for other applicants).

Eligibility : PhD

Deadline : March

WorkSafe BC

WorkSafeBC Research Training Awards. $20,000 stipend and a $2,500 research and travel allowance

Eligibility: Master’s, PhD

Deadline : March

Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research

MSFHR Research Trainee Program Awards support highly qualified Master’s, PhD and Post Doctoral trainees to prepare for careers as independent health researchers.

Eligibility: Master’s, PhD and Post Doctoral trainees

Deadline : March

Canada-US Fulbright Program

The Canada-US Fulbright Program is a bi-national program of educational exchange, with a mandate to enhance mutual understanding between the people of Canada and the people of the United States of America. Amount varies according to particular competition within the program

Eligibility: Master’s, PhD students who are Canadian citizens

Deadline : November

WAGS/UMI Master’s Thesis and Technology Awards

Nominations for the WAGS/UMI Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award will be accepted from any graduate program or department that offers a master’s degree. Amount: $1,000

Eligibility : Master’s

Deadline : September

Globalink Graduate Fellowship

The Globalink Graduate Fellowship provides financial support to former Globalink Research Interns to return to Canada for graduate studies at select Mitacs university partners.

Amount: $15,000

Eligibility: Master’s and PhD

Deadline: After submitting applications to graduate schools.

North Pacific Research Board

North Pacific Research Board will award up to six Graduate Student Research Awards (GSRAs) to three qualified master’s students and three doctoral students for the opportunity to address scientific, technological, and socio-economic issues relating to the research themes identified in the 2005 NPRB Science Plan. Amount: $25,000

Eligibility : Master’s and PhD

Deadline : February

https://t.co/S2XH1E938v

3. Simon Fraser University, Canada

All MSc and PhD students in the Faculty of Health Sciences receive financial support either from scholarships, teaching appointments, or professors' research grants. More information is available in the full policy.

Dr. Djavad Mowafaghian Doctoral Fellowship in Child Health (PhD entrance fellowship)

Application deadline: January 15

Value: $25,000/year for two years

Eligibility requirements:

Demonstrated academic excellence at the undergraduate level (and graduate level, if applicable)

Complete admission application to the PhD program in the Faculty of Health Sciences at SFU

Proposed doctoral research that will contribute to the improvement of child health research, policy, or practice

Not already holding a doctoral fellowship from SFU or an external source

How to apply: students must be nominated for the Doctoral Fellowship in Child Health. If you want to be considered for this fellowship, submit the following as PDF attachments in one email to [email protected] by January 15:

Copies of your official copy of transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution you have attended (both sides)

CV

Two-page statement outlining your proposed research topic, rationale, methods, senior supervisor and potential benefits for child health care

One-page personal statement outlining your motivation for undertaking a Doctoral degree related to child health

Three letters of reference specifically related to this award application, with at least one academic reference familiar with your work (please have your referees email them directly to [email protected])

https://t.co/Q6pd6f8m8M

4. University of Toronto, Canada

The Graduate Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the DLSPH believes that participating in full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) study should not be impeded by individual financial barriers. Accordingly, DLSPH commits to providing limited financial assistance to those students participating in the Four-Year PhD Program, who are registered as full-time students, and are unable to secure enough financial support to sum to a minimum funding threshold.

https://t.co/KuA5op2vE3). 

5. University of Saskatchewan, Canada

College of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies

The College of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies (CGPS) offers a wide range of awards and scholarships to help students succeed in their programs. Visit the Scholarships and Awards page for information on what's available.

Students should also discuss additional opportunities that exist to apply for Tri-Council funding or other external awards with their supervisor.

School of Public Health

There are graduate student awards sponsored by the School available for all four programs (MPH, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Vaccinology and Immunotherapeutics) once students have been admitted to their program. Awards are allocated by the respective Program Advisory Committees. The amount of funding available and value of each award varies annually. Once students have entered their program, they may apply to the director of their program for any funding available. Scholarships are usually awarded on the basis of academic merit.

https://t.co/Yjyknex9qV

6. University of Michigan, USA

Many doctoral students at the University of Michigan School of Public Health are fully-funded, though because of the individualized nature of doctoral programs, financial aid and funding at this level is largely determined by our departments. Students are encouraged to connect with department coordinators to learn more.

All students admitted to one of our doctoral programs are considered for financial support. There are four types of financial support that we offer our students: Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA), Training Grants, and Fellowships.

https://t.co/IVbugVDJvt

7. Brown University, USA

Admitted doctoral students receive up to five years of guaranteed financial support through Brown's Five-Year Guarantee. We encourage PhD applicants to maximize funding sources.

https://t.co/VzyUb21k8f

8. Vanderbilt University, USA

The Vanderbilt Ph.D. in Health Policy program is committed to offering full financial support to students including tuition, insurance, and fees, in addition to their annual stipend.

Covered by the program:

Tuition

Health Insurance Premiums

Student Services Fees

In addition to covering the costs above, students will also receive an annual stipend of $35,000* for all four years. This stipend should comfortably cover the cost of books, supplies, and cost of living in Nashville.

https://t.co/imHFxyGZ1X 

9. Boston University, USA

Graduate students in the School of Public Health find funding in the form of scholarships, grants, fellowships, and employment both within the University and from outside organizations.

https://t.co/siWGFYKaJx

10. Harvard University, USA

All questions regarding financing your education at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health can best be fielded directly by the Office of Financial Aid. The Office of Financial Aid website has a fund finder for scholarship/grant information. There, you will find an assortment of opportunities; please look through those and their criteria to ensure you qualify for a particular funding opportunity.

https://t.co/282P98Pgq9

11. Oregon State University

Most public health doctoral students are funded through teaching or graduate research assistantships, which include tuition remission and a stipend. Others are funded through scholarships and fellowships.

https://t.co/PPZk3Zsole

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Of a truth, digital skills for all is the a key way to achieving gender equity.

Happy #IWD2023

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Comprehensive List of Universities Waiving English Proficiency Tests for Nigerians and several English-Speaking African Countries

Credit @Scholarshipscaf

1. Almost all the universities in Canada

2. University of Alberta

3. Athabasca University

4. University of Oregon- starting from spring 2023*

5.  University of Texas, Austin

6. Michigan Tech

7. Drew University

8. University of Alabama

9. University of New Orleans

10. University of Wisconsin-Madison

11. Northern Illinois University

12. Cleveland State University

13. University of Cincinnati

14. University of Houston

15. American University, DC

16. De Paul University

17. University of Missouri–Kansas City

18. University of Kansas

19. Florida International University

20. North Carolina State University

21. Texas Tech University

22. University of Delaware

23. Wayne State University

24. University of Utah

25. University of North Carolina at Charlotte

26. Missouri University of Science and Technology

27. Oklahoma State University

28. University of Texas, Tyler

29. Texas A&M University

30.  West Texas A&M University

31. Kent State University

32. Cornell University

33. University of Minnesota

34. California State University

35. University of South Florida

36. Brown University

37. University of Central Florida

38. University of San Francisco

39. Duke University

40. University of Notre Dame

41. Boston University

42. University of Nevada, Las Vegas

43. George Mason University

44. Penn State University

45. Portland State University

46. North Arizona University

47. Clemson University

Below are universities that have waived the tests for only some English-speaking African countries like Nigeria and Ghana. However, plans are underway to secure waivers for other African countries.

1. Loyola University

2. University of Prince Edward Island

3. University of Dayton.

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To avoid admissions with no funding or partial funding in the USA 🇺🇸, you need to know if a school offers fully funded scholarships to begin with before you waste your resources applying.
How do you check if a school provides full ride financial aid for Masters or PhD before you apply?