Click here to download the application form.

Starting January 2008

QUALIFICATIONS

• Students must be current fresh persons
• GPA of 3.0 overall (to keep the scholarship, must maintain a GPA of 3.0)
• ACT of 20 or higher
• Students may major in any field of their choice
• Must have an interest in pursuing a health career or related field and/or biomedical research.

REQUIREMENTS IF ACCEPTED

• Must take all JHSUTC sponsored courses: Introduction to Public Health and Epidemiology (Fall 2008), Biostatistics (Spring 2009), Research Methods in Public Health and Epidemiology (Fall 2008), and Ethics Medicine and Technology (Spring 2009 or Spring 2010)
• Work with high school students in the SLAM workshops and other UTC sponsored activities for 10 weeks during the first summer.
• During the summers of the post sophomore and junior years be involved in a practicum for eight to ten weeks.
• Attend seminars and other activities designated by the JHSUTC.

BENEFITS

• Learn about career opportunities in Public Health and other health related professions.
• Work under the mentorship of professionals.
• Stipend: $3150 during the academic year and $3150 during the summer. Sophomores and juniors will receive $4500 for 10 weeks, $4050 for weeks or 3600 for 8 weeks during the summers. Juniors and seniors will receive $3150 - $4500 (based on performance) during the academic year.

Deadline: October 29th, 2007. Start date January 15th, 2008.

Application forms can be obtained from the JHSUTC office located in Sarah Dickey Hall or downloaded here.

For more information about the SLAM programs click here.

For more information please contact:
Telephone: 601-977-7820 or 601-977-6176
Fax: 601-977-1359
E-mail: asrinivasan@tougaloo.edu