Admissions

The College of Integrated Health Sciences offers several scholarships to incoming students who demonstrate merit and meet eligibility criteria. Students who wish to be considered for one of these awards must submit a complete application for entry into the College of Integrated Health Sciences by January 15. 

David Axelrod Fellowship: 

• Awarded annually to one entering MPH or MS student.
• Awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and commitment to a career in public health. 
• Applicants must apply by January 15 to be considered.

William Randolph Hearst Fellowship: 

• Awarded annually to one entering MPH or MS student.
• Awarded for academic merit and commitment to and interest in serving an underrepresented community.
• Applicants must be a member of one of the following underrepresented groups: African-American; Latino; Native American/Alaska Native; Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
• Applicants must apply by January 15 to be considered.

The CDPHP Scholars Program:

• Established by the Capital District Physician’s Health Plan.
• Awarded to incoming graduate students (must be a New York resident) pursuing an MPH or MS degree through either the Department of Health Policy and Management or the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
• Recipients must demonstrate academic achievement and a demonstrated  interest in health administration, health promotion, or epidemiology.
• Preference given to students who currently reside in one of the 24 counties served by CDPHP: Albany, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Orange, Otsego, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Tioga, Ulster, Warren, Washington. 
• Applicants must apply by January 15 to be considered.

Carson Carr Diversity Teaching/Graduate Assistantships:

• Awarded to entering underrepresented or disadvantaged students pursuing a PhD, DrPH, MPH, or MS degree, with priority given to doctoral students.
• The stipend and tuition award varies depending upon degree and program. The award is renewable up to four years for doctoral students and three years for masters students.
• To be considered, students must submit all College of Integrated Health Sciences application materials and the Carson Carr supplemental application and essay by January 15 or the priority deadline of the degree to which the student is applying, whichever is earlier. Visit SOPHAS Funding to access and submit the Carson Carr Graduate Diversity Fellowship Application for SOPHAS applicants. All questions regarding the Carson Carr Graduate Diversity Fellowship should be directed to [email protected].

Presidential Doctoral Fellowships for Research Training in Health Disparities:

• Awarded to entering PhD or DrPH students at the University at Albany who wish to receive trans-disciplinary training in health disparities.
• Students seeking admission to the fellowship program must also be an applicant to a doctoral program at the University at Albany.
• The applicant must be accepted and nominated by their doctoral program, and must provide the fellowship program with a one page essay on their interest in health disparities issues and research no later than February 1.Visit CEMHD Fellowship for more information on the fellowship program and application process.

The Adell Y. Smith HANYS Healthcare Leadership Scholarship: 

• Awarded to a graduate student interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or healthcare management.
• The Donor's first preference is that the recipient(s) is an African-American female student, with second preference of a female student from an underrepresented population. Adell Y. Smith established this endowed scholarship with appreciation to HANYS (Healthcare Association of NYS) for her 28 years of service, to encourage students toward leadership roles, and to promote diversity within healthcare and healthcare management.

Nancy Alfred Persily Memorial Scholarship: 

• Awarded to a University at Albany student with demonstrated financial need, with preference given to public health majors.

Edward & Frances Gildea George Scholarships: 

• Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence.

Birkhead Scholarship: 

• Awarded to an entering student in epidemiology.
• Established in honor of Dr. Gus Birkhead, Deputy Commissioner and Director of the Office of Public Health, New York State Department of Health, for the purpose of promoting academic excellence in public health.
• The scholarship seeks to support a student with a strong passion for public service. 

Janet D. Perloff Scholarship:

• Awarded to an MSW/MPH student in the joint degree program in Social Welfare and Public Health who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership and an interest in a career which combines public health and social welfare.
• Established in memory of Dr. Janet Perloff, who was the School of Social Welfare Dean for Research and a profession of Social Welfare and Public Health.
• Submit the Perloff Scholarship Application for consideration no later than June 21.

Strengthening the Public Health Workforce Scholarship Program (SPHWSP)

• The SPHWSP provides scholarships that cover full tuition and fees for the six course, fully online Graduate Certificate in Public Health Fundamentals and Principles. 
• Must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency.
• Must be entering first-semester graduate students.
• Applicants who are from historically underrepresented populations, first-generation college students, and/or rural residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Apply by December 1 for Spring 2025 admission.

Disclaimer: Scholarships are limited so not all applicants who meet eligibility requirements will receive one.  Federal employees are not eligible for this scholarship. 

Visit SPHWSP for more information on the scholarship.

Funding for PhD students varies by semester and by department. Graduate assistantships are awarded to incoming PhD students based on merit. No supplemental application is required.  Decisions are made by the individual department and students will be notified by the department if they are selected to receive an assistantship.

You can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), listing the University at Albany School code: 002835. The Office of Financial Aid provides newly accepted graduate students with financial aid eligibility packages in mid March. For questions about eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly at [email protected] or 518-442-3202.

MPH students should include in the application the need for summer financial aid to help cover the costs of the 6 credit summer internship, which is typically completed over the summer between the first and second year of study. Please note that the Office Financial Aid is not able to provide graduate students with financial aid eligibility prior to confirming acceptance.

Graduate students admitted as "non-degree" are only eligible for federal aid if they are taking approved University at Albany undergraduate courses required for admission into a University at Albany graduate degree program.

Your registration status for financial aid depends on the number of enrolled credits. A minimum registration of 5 credits in a degree program is required to receive federal financial aid.

Most financial aid awards require an acceptance decision by the aid recipient before the aid can be processed further. If you have been awarded a Federal Subsidized/Unsubsidized Stafford loan, you must notify financial aid of the amount you accept. If you choose to decline an award, you must inform Financial Aid of this decision. For more information on Federal and New York aid programs, access to financial forms, and how to accept your financial aid, please visit the Office of Financial Aid.

Full-time employees at a New York State local health department or the New York State Department of Health who are enrolled in a public health graduate program in the The College of Integrated Health Sciences may apply for tuition assistance from the Public Health Leaders of Tomorrow (PHLOT) program. Information on eligibility criteria and how to apply for a tuition award is available on the PHLOT web page.

Prodigy Finance: MS and MPH only

MPower Financing: International and DACA

International Student Loan

International Student Financial Aid

International Student Scholarships

EduPass: Scholarships for International Students

• The College of Integrated Health Sciences Internship and Career Services Office provides students with information about part-time jobs, graduate assistantships, student assistant positions, fellowships, and grants on the Career Development community available to students via SharePoint. 
   
• Many students also receive funding while completing their MPH internship, either through an internship fellowship which is applied directly to the student account to cover the cost of tuition, fees and living expenses associated with the internship, or as a student assistant paid directly by the internship organization.
   
• The University at Albany 's Graduate School provides information and opportunities to fund your education at Graduate Education External Funding.
   
• The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) provides extensive information and tips on how to find scholarships on their Financing Your Degree website. ASPPH has also produced an informative webinar on How to Finance Your Public Health Degree.
   
• We encourage you to start the process of searching for financial support as early as possible, as most scholarship deadlines are October, November, and December - before the application deadlines for most academic programs.