USC Trojan Scholars for Advancement in Public Health Scholarship
The USC Trojan Scholars for Advancement in Public Health (TSAPH) Program (2023 - 2027) is a one-year merit-based scholarship available annually to students enrolled in the dual degree MSW/MPH program on the UPC and HSC campuses. The scholarship is funded by a federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and seeks to increase the public health workforce, specifically departments of public health. One scholarship spot annually is dedicated to supporting an eligible MSW/MPH student.
Scholarship Amount & Benefits
Selected scholars will receive full tuition benefits, one-on-one mentorship and be connected with local public health partners.
About the Initiative
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled as dual degree (MSW/MPH) students at USC
- Have a GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident of the U.S.
- Have submitted a complete USC MPH program admission application with all required documents
- Be committed to working in local health departments or community-based organizations in the Los Angeles area after graduating from the USC MPH program
For more information on this scholarship program, please contact Associate Professor Julie Cederbaum.
