This scholarship is made available by Dr. Thomas Hall, a leader in global health issues that has spent much of his life committed to improving the health of low-resource countries. Over the past 60 years, Dr. Hall has both provided medical care to these areas and has helped strengthen their health systems, applying best practices from around the world.
Eligibility: Any current student enrolled in an undergraduate, post-bacc, graduate or post-graduate program participating in a CFHI place-based program in Kabale, Cordoba taking place in 2024 that is at least 4 weeks long is eligible to apply for a scholarship. Applicants must show a demonstrated commitment to global health, especially through advocacy, political activism, capacity building, and conscious consumerism.
Additional selection Criteria: Our selection committee takes many factors into consideration when choosing scholarship candidates. Scholarships are awarded to those who demonstrate a commitment to their communities and a genuine interest in global health.
Preference may be given to:
- Applicants of ethnicities underrepresented in CFHI programs
- Applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Applicants who have had limited opportunity to travel abroad
How to apply: Applicants will be asked to upload the following:
- Scholarship essay
- Letter of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Personal CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Award Details: One student will be selected to receive a $2975 award that will go toward the program fee of CFHI place-based program in Kabale, Cordoba taking place in 2024.
Please note: To be eligible, the scholarship deadline must be more than 60 days before your program start date. We will begin reviewing scholarships after the listed deadline and release decisions within 3-4 weeks. This is subject to change based on the number of applications received. If you have any questions, please reach out to Madelene Sciortino at madelene@cfhi.org. Good Luck!
