The UC Berkeley Rural Health Innovation Program is accepting applications for its next cohort of Rural Health Scholars. This program provides full-tuition scholarships for public health professionals living and working in rural communities to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree online. Scholars also receive a paid membership in the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).
Since its launch, the program has awarded scholarships to 81 professionals across 32 states. The next cohort will begin in Spring 2026. Participants will study alongside a larger, multidisciplinary public health cohort while also engaging in a smaller group with a specialized rural health curriculum. This structure allows scholars to gain broad public health training while focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities in rural health.
Scholars come from a variety of backgrounds, including health care, policy, and community leadership. They continue working in their rural communities while completing their degrees. The program is designed to support professionals who are committed to improving health outcomes in rural areas.
The application deadline is August 3, 2025. More information, including scholar profiles, is available here: https://lnkd.in/gaitdSGs
From Tiasha B. Letostak, PhD via LinkedIn
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