Department: Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health
Degrees Awarded:
Public Health (MPH)
Admissions Deadlines: June 1 (Fall); October 1 (Spring). Check departmental deadlines.
Admissions Cycle:
Program Start: August, January for some departments.
Founded: April 2001
Benefits
Non-resident tuition forgiveness and assistance in establishing paid internships at government and nonprofit organizations in southern Arizona and in Mexico border area. Practicum on the scholarship of engagement is available to all Fellows.
Description
The University of Arizona is a land grant and a Research I institution, highly regarded for its graduate interdisciplinary programs. The Fellows program is available in a variety of accredited programs with a strong applied research and outreach component. The UA is developing a scholarship of engagement initiative, and has been awarded a HUD Community Development Work Study grant in Planning and Public Administration. Many internship opportunities are available in organizations that serve Hispanic and Native American communities. Departmental websites and Faculty Research Profiles at provide program details, research interests of faculty, and application information.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the University of Arizona and the academic program. Fluency in Spanish is necessary in some internships. Applicants are encouraged to file FAFSA forms.
For inquiries about Fellows/USA, call 800.424.8580 x1440.
If you have questions, please contact: Georgia Ehlers
Director, Graduate Internships
University of Arizona
Graduate College
P.O. Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
