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MD-MPH Scholarships Guidelines and Procedures

Due to a number of generous donors, we’re able to offer several scholarships to medical students during their MPH year to help defer the cost of their education. While we expect these funds to be available each year, there is no guarantee.

Scholarships

Here is a list of the names, details and maximum values of these scholarships:

  • Shapiro Farrell Scholarship: $15,000 (up to one scholarship)
  • Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) and the Sam Perlson MD-MPH Dual Degree Scholarship: $15,000 (up to four scholarships)
  • MD-MPH Student Support Fund: Typically $2,500 – $5,000 (varies annually)

Eligibility

These scholarships will be awarded based on merit and commitment to specific priorities related to service and public health. Students must be admitted to both the MD and MPH programs to receive their scholarship. None of these scholarships may be combined with a graduate student assistantship (PA, TA or RA positions), as these positions come with a tuition waiver. Students may, however, work in a student hourly position if they’re awarded a scholarship.

This is a competitive process and depending on the year, we may have fewer scholarships than students.

Scholarship awardees must be committed to these priorities:

  • Evidence of commitment to public health initiatives
  • Interest in serving the needs of underserved populations
  • Intention to practice medicine in the state of Wisconsin
  • Strong academic performance

Application Process and Timeline

Students will submit one application on the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) to be considered for all scholarships available. Applications are due May 1 of the year that student intends to matriculate into the MPH program. For example, a student who was accepted into the MPH program as an M1 but intends to enroll in the MPH program between Phase 2 and Phase 3, should apply for the scholarship by May 1 of their M3 year. We will notify students by May 15 with results.

A complete application includes:

  • WiSH application
  • Resume or CV
  • School of Medicine and Public Health transcripts (unofficial)
  • Personal statement (MPH personal statement may be used for this)*

Selection Committee

Associate dean for public health (chair), Path of Distinction faculty director, associate dean for students, MPH program faculty director, MPH representative.

*We encourage you to have up-to-date materials that include your most recent accomplishments and experiences.