Clone of 2025-2026 IPHA Graduate PH Scholarship Application Form
  • Illinois Public Health Association - Graduate Public Health Scholarship Program Application Form

    Illinois Public Health Association - Graduate Public Health Scholarship Program Application Form

    Application Deadline - June 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM CDT

  • Read and review the IPHA Graduate Scholarship Program information and all instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

    If selected for a scholarship, you may be asked for additional documentation to support the information you provided in this application. You will also be asked to submit a current photograph for use in IPHA promotional materials.

    All correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. Please use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

    All winners will be notified starting the week of July 13, 2026.

  • I. Personal Data

    Tell us about yourself
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  • II. Scholarship Eligibility

  • Eligibility Information

    The scholarship eligibility requirements are:

    • U.S. citizen and a resident of Illinois
    • Be admitted to or enrolled in a public-health related graduate degree program at a recognized, accredited college or university located in Illinois
  • Are you a US citizen?*
  • Are you an Illinois Resident?*
  • Are you currently a member of IPHA? (Priority will be given to applicants who are current members of IPHA)*
  • I am currently admitted to or enrolled in public-health related graduate studies at an accredited college/university in Illinois*
  • Please check your status at the time of application.*
  • Are you currently on Academic Probation?*
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  • III. Required Application Materials

    The following items must be included with your scholarship application. Failure to include the required information may affect consideration of your application.

  • A. Student Essay

  • In your own words, provide the following information.  Discuss what factors influenced your choice of public health as a career; your career goals and why you picked the area you wish to pursue after graduation; and, describe how this scholarship would help address your financial needs. Your essay should be no more than 1,000 words. 

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  • B. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

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  • C. Undergraduate/Graduate Transcripts

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  • D. Letters of Recommendation

    Submit one letter from each category: 1. Academic (Professor or Advisor) 2. Personal (Employer, Co-worker, Mentor, Volunteer leaders)
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  • IV. Applicant's E-Signature

  • The decision to award the scholarship will be determined by a committee made up of members of the Illinois Public Health Association and staff. The committee’s decision will be based on a composite evaluation of the student’s application, qualifications and the availability of funds. If awarded, the student must maintain regular enrolled student status during each semester of the award and must not be on scholastic probation, leave of absence, or registered in absentia. Failure to meet these conditions may result in termination of the scholarship. At the discretion of the committee, the scholarship may be reinstated once the student regains regular student status and/or adequately corrects any academic deficiencies.

    Upon selection and verification of enrollment, the Illinois Public Health Association will process the scholarship funds directly to the Financial Aid/Bursar of the recipient's college or university.

    By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

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  • Established in 1940, the Illinois Public Health Association is the oldest and largest public health association in the State of Illinois. As one of the largest affiliates of the American Public Health Association, IPHA is widely recognized as a leader in the field of public health advocacy, health education and public health programming.

     

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