Community Scholars Program
Deadline Extension: Applications are due Friday, May 11, 2012. 

The Community Scholars Program encourages experienced public health professionals to pursue advanced study for an MPH while continuing their full-time employment. As many as ten (10) half-tuition scholarships are awarded annually to MPH degree candidates. Eligible applicants must have at least two years of experience and be currently employed, on a full-time basis, in public health related nonprofit organizations or government agencies.

Community Scholars must remain employed and pursue their MPH on a part-time basis. Applicants interested in the Community Scholars Program must submit the following materials:

Beginning with the Fall 2012 awardees, Community Scholars Program participants must participate in three major components of the program during their MPH:

  • Attend two (2) additional "How to ..." Workshops for a total of four (4) workshops over the duration of the MPH
  • Complete a mid-program assessment meeting with a Community Scholars Program Committee member
  • Present at the Community Scholars Program Forum in the student's final semester

Applicants to the Community Scholars Program must be admitted to the MPH program for the Fall 2012 or Spring 2012 semester in order to be considered for the program.  Current students who have been at BUSPH for more than one semester are ineligible to apply to the program. 

Applications will be due Friday, May 11, 2012.

Completed applications and materials should be submitted to the following address:

Boston University School of Public Health
Office of Admissions
Community Scholars Program Coordinator
715 Albany Street, T2C
Boston, MA 02118.