Scholarships
UofM SPH, the Office of the Dean, and SPH stakeholders offer scholarships and awards to help UofM SPH students reach their full potential during their time at school. Below is a listing of these funding opportunities from UofM SPH and partners, along with a selection of other scholarships from external sources.
Important Information
All Students
Healthy Memphis Common Table Assistantship
- This scholarship, sponsored by the Common Table Health Alliance, is offered for Fall,
Spring, and summer terms; $350 for Fall 2026
- Students must be currently enrolled in a SPH program. Scholarships are not guaranteed for each eligible applicant.
APHA Memberships Funded by the Dean
- The American Public Health Association (APHA) is a critical organization for public
health students to be involved in. APHA offers invaluable opportunities to participate
in research and service groups, present and share findings, and network with peers
across the U.S. to enhance future professional and scholarly opportunities.
- All active students recieve this $85 membership
APHA Travel Award
- An opportunity to present one’s research at the annual APHA conference gives UofM
SPH students the opportunity to share their work, learn from others, and build relationships
that will serve them throughout their tenure at UofM and in their future careers.
This award is intended to encourage student participation at APHA.
- Any UofM SPH student with an accepted poster or oral presentation at the annual American Public Health Association conference.
For BSPH Students
Dr. Roger S. and Mary E. LaBonte Scholarship
- This Scholarship, sponsored by the LaBonte family, is offered for Fall, Spring, and
summer terms; $1,500 for Fall 2026
- To know more click on Tiger Scholarship Manager
- Eligibility Criteria
- Students enrolled in the Undergraduate Public Health Program from the Memphis Metro per the U.S. Census Bureau’s Memphis – Forrest City, TN – AR – MS. Students must also demonstrate a financial need. Scholarships are not guaranteed for each eligible applicant.
For Master’s Students
Dean’s Scholarship for Fall 2026
- Eligibility will be determined through review of your SOPHAS application. There is
no need for an additional application. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come,
first-served basis and not guaranteed to each eligible application.
- We have 15 total scholarships available in the amount of $5,000. Awardees will receive the scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester if they demonstrate academic excellence with a GPA of 3.3 or above.
- Incoming master's degree students for Fall 2026. Students must be a first-year student with a GPA of 3.3 or above, enrolled in at least 9 credits, and have demonstrated academic excellence.
Dean’s Scholarship for Spring 2026
- Eligibility will be determined through review of your SOPHAS application. There is
no need for an additional application. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come,
first-served basis and not guaranteed to each eligible application.
- There are 20 scholarships available for $3,500. Awardees will receive the scholarship for the Spring 2026 semester if they demonstrate academic excellence with a GPA of 3.3 or above.
- Incoming master's degree students for Spring 2026. Students must be a first-year student with a GPA of 3.3 or above, enrolled in at least 9 credits, and have demonstrated academic excellence.
The Dr. Paul E. Fitzgerald, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
- This Scholarship, in honor of former University of Memphis School of Public Health
Administration associate professor Dr. Paul E. Fitzgerald, Jr. is available for Fall,
Spring, and Summer terms. The minimum amount of scholarship is $500 each year.
- To know more click on Tiger Scholarship Manager
- Students enrolled in the Master of Health Administration Program. Students must be enrolled full-time and demonstrate a financial need. Scholarships are not guaranteed for each eligible applicant.
Camille Barsukiewicz Memorial Scholarship
- This Scholarship, in honor of former University of Memphis School of Public Health
MHA professor Camille Barsukiewicz, is offered for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
- To know more click on Tiger Scholarship Manager
- Students enrolled in Master of Health Administration Program. Students must demonstrate leadership in community connectedness and demonstrate a financial need. Scholarships are not guaranteed for each eligible applicant.
Scholarships from other sources
- Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) scholarships
- Community College Transfer Scholarship
- Current University of Memphis Student Scholarships
- Fulbright Scholarship
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- HIV League Scholarship
- Sisters in Public Health (SIPH)
- University of Memphis Incoming Freshman Scholarships
- University of Memphis Transfer Scholarship
SPH Impact Fund
You can be a part of the future-in-the-making at the School of Public Health through your gifts to scholarships and fellowships, cutting-edge research, innovative interdisciplinary academic programs, student organizations and so much more. Your support is instrumental to enhancing the experience and opportunities available to SPH's students and faculty.