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College of Public Health Students

Complete the UNMC scholarship application located in the MYRECORDS portal to be considered for scholarships.

Undergraduate Students at UNK, UNL, UNMC or UNO are eligible for the scholarship listed below.

Fall 2022 Chancellor Robert D. Sparks, MD, Pre-professional Student Scholarship in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Minimum Award Amount $1,000

This award is to recognize an outstanding student majoring in a field related to health promotion and disease prevention on any campus of the University of Nebraska.

The scholarship award shall be applied toward tuition and fees in the Fall 2021 academic year.

Eligible candidates are regularly-enrolled University of Nebraska undergraduate students in good academic standing who are majoring in a field related to health promotion and disease prevention. Majors may include but are not limited to, undergraduate health professions (example: nursing, allied health), community health education, nutrition, psychology, biology, and exercise physiology. Candidates shall have expressed an interest in a career addressing health promotion and disease prevention, and insight into an understanding of careers related to health promotion and disease prevention. The career plan may focus on education, research, and/or practice, with particular attention to the needs of Nebraska and its citizens.

How to Apply:

Submit the following items via the online application by April 25, 2022 deadline:
- A statement describing the program of study, career goals, and experience related to health promotion and disease prevention. (four-page limit)
- Current undergraduate transcript. (unofficial transcripts accepted)
- A faculty letter of recommendation. The letter should address the candidate’s academic excellence and potential for a career in health promotion and disease prevention.