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Outstanding SPH students receive scholarships and honors annually for their excellence in teaching, research and service. Their achievements are celebrated with awards, scholarships and induction into honorary societies. Funding is also provided to support students in their endeavors
related to professional development. This page include information on the following awards and processes:
SPH Student Travel Fund
The Gillings School has a new fund to support student travel related to professional development activities, including, domestic or international internships/practica, undergraduate honors thesis/masters thesis/dissertation research, or presentations at professional conferences.
The available funds will vary each year depending on contributions, and we hope that this resource will support students for years to come.
The current total amount for 2009 is $38,000. There will be two allocations this year, one in the spring and one in the fall. The following documents provide a detailed process for competing for these funds and application forms for the first round due by 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2009.
Overview and Instructions
Application Form
Department Approval Form (for internship/practicum or thesis/dissertation research)
Conference Plan Form (for conference presentations)
Letter of Support Form
Travel Expeditures Form (for post-travel reporting - due one month after end of travel)
2009 Selection Committee
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SPH-wide student scholarships
The Gillings School recognizes outstanding students via numerous scholarships for teaching, research, and academic achievements and potential. Awards are supported by generous contributions from donors who value the current and future contributions of public health students.
Brief Description of Awards for Current Students
Process
Nomination and personal statement forms (due 2/13/09)
Recommendation form (due 2/13/09)
2009 Selection Committee
2008 awardees
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Graduate School awards and scholarships
The Graduate offers numerous scholarships for which our students qualify. Each year, the Graduate School highlights graduate student accomplishments and, each year, SPH students are among the best and brightest across the University.
Departmental student awards
Awards that are specific to an academic department in the School of Public Health may vary from year to year. It is best to contact your department about these opportunities.
Biostatistics
Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Epidemiology
Health Behavior and Health Education
Health Policy and Management
Maternal and Child Health
Nutrition
Public Health Leadership
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Honorary societies
SPH undergraduate and graduate students may be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments by a variety of honorary societies. To nominate a student who you think deserves recognition, see the information below.
Delta Omega - Theta Chapter
Delta Omega is the national honorary society for graduate studies in public health. Students and faculty are eligible for nomination. For more information, contact Dr. Lewis Margolis.
University-wide
Alpha Epsilon Lamba National Honor Society
Recognizes the academic and leadership accomplishments of graduate and professional school students. The mission of Alpha Epsilon Lambda is to confer distinction for high achievement, promote leadership development, promote scholarship and encourage intellectual development, enrich the intellectual environment of graduate education institutions, and encourage high standards of ethical behavior. Note: This Honor Society accepts self-nominations only. For more information, contact: Manhal D. Dandashi.
The Frank Porter Graham Honor Society
Recognizes outstanding service provided to the University and community by graduate and professional students enrolled at UNC. Further, it recognizes the contributions of faculty, staff, and friends of UNC who have made significant contributions to the development of graduate and professional education at the University.
The Order of the Golden Fleece
Recognizes individuals - students, faculty, staff members and alumni - of demonstrably high character and who have made some specific long lasting, innovative and extraordinary contributions to the University community.
The Order of the Grail-Valkyries
Recognizes students of outstanding character who have made significant contributions to our university's academic climate through excellence in scholarship, dynamic leadership, and innovative service.
The Order of the Old Well
Recognizes students of high character who demonstrated exemplary and generous humanitarian service and who have served in a capacity such that their service contributions have not been previously recognized.
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