Admissions

The College of Integrated Health Sciences offers numerous scholarships, assistantships, and funding opportunities to help you focus more on your education and less on the costs.

Students who wish to be considered for one of these scholarships must submit a complete application for entry into the College of Integrated Health Sciences by January 15. Full-time study (9 credits minimum) is required to receive a scholarship or assistantship.

David Axelrod Fellowship: Awarded annually to one MPH or MS student, based on academic merit, financial need, and commitment to a career in public health. 

William Randolph Hearst Fellowship: Awarded annually to one MPH or MS student from an underrepresented group, based on academic merit and commitment to and interest in serving an underrepresented community. 

CDPHP Scholarships: Awarded to entering New York residents pursuing an MPH or MS degree, based on academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in health administration, health promotion, or epidemiology.

The Adell Y. Smith HANYS Healthcare Leadership Scholarship: Awarded to an MPH student interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or healthcare management, with donor preference given to an underrepresented woman.

Nancy Alfred Persily Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a University at Albany student with demonstrated financial need, with preference given to public health majors.

Edward & Frances Gildea George Scholarships: Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence.

Birkhead Scholarship: Awarded to an entering student in epidemiology with a strong passion for public service. 

Strengthening the Public Health Workforce Scholarship Program (SPHWSP):  Awarded to students pursuing the fully online Graduate Certificate in Public Health Fundamentals and Principles. Apply by December 1 for Spring 2025 admission. Visit SPHWSP for more information on the scholarship.

The School of Social Welfare offers numerous scholarships to highly qualified students each year. Applications for these scholarships open in mid-spring. Matriculated and newly admitted students will receive notification of the application with instruction on how to apply via email.

Dean’s Merit Scholarships: Domestic master’s degree applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher will receive a base scholarship of $4,000, and international master’s degree applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher will receive a base scholarship of $10,000. Full-time study (9 credits minimum) is required. There is no application deadline to receive this scholarship.

Great Dane Scholarship: Awarded to recent UAlbany graduates and alumni with a 3.0 GPA.

GOP Funding: New York State residents who have graduated from an EOP, HEOP or SEEK program are eligible for GOP tuition support. Visit Funding Graduate Studies for more information.

Carson Carr Diversity Fellowship Program: Awarded to entering underrepresented or disadvantaged students pursuing a PhD, DrPH, MPH, or MS degree, with priority given to doctoral students. To be considered, students must submit all College of Integrated Health Sciences application materials and the Carson Carr supplemental essay by January 15.

SOPHAS applicants must visit SOPHAS Funding to submit the Carson Carr Graduate Diversity Fellowship Application. UAlbany applicants should submit the supplemental essay directly in the funding section of the UAlbany application. All questions regarding the Carson Carr Graduate Diversity Fellowship should be directed to [email protected].

Visit Graduate Funding for completed information on opportunities available through The Graduate School.

Presidential Doctoral Fellowships for Research Training in Health Disparities: Awarded to entering PhD or DrPH students at the University at Albany who wish to receive trans-disciplinary training in health disparities. Visit CEMHD Fellowship for more information on the fellowship program and application process.

PhD Graduate and Teaching Assistantships: Awarded to entering PhD students in Biomedical Sciences, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences based on merit. No supplemental application is required. Decisions are made by the individual department and students will be notified by the department if they are selected to receive an assistantship. 

Full-time employees of a New York State local health department or the New York State Department of Health who are enrolled in a public health graduate program at the College of Integrated Health Sciences may apply for tuition assistance from the Public Health Leaders of Tomorrow (PHLOT) program. Information on eligibility criteria and the application is available on the Public Health Leaders of Tomorrow (PHLOT) web page.

Prodigy Finance: MS and MPH only
MPower Financing: International and DACA
International Student Loan
International Student Financial Aid
International Student Scholarships
EduPass: Scholarships for International Students

To find detailed information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), visit Financial Aid. 

MPH students should include in their FAFSA application the need for summer financial aid in their first academic year of study as they typically complete a six-credit internship in the summer between the first and second year of study

Graduate students admitted as "non-degree" are only eligible for federal aid if they are taking approved University at Albany undergraduate courses required for admission into a University at Albany graduate degree program.

The College of Integrated Health Sciences provides 8-10 full and part-time graduate assistantship positions to new public health students, open for application in March of each academic year. Students are also employed in part-time jobs, graduate assistantships, student assistant positions, and fellowships with faculty, the NYS Department of Health, the university and community partners. These positions become available throughout the year and students are notified of these opportunities through a central resource maintained by the CIHS Office of Internships and Career Services.

70-80% of MPH internships are funded, with students receiving either a scholarship applied directly to their student account to cover the cost of tuition associated with the internship, or an hourly wage paid directly by the internship organization. This funding can range from $5,000 - $11,000 for a 6 credit (420 hour internship) over the summer.

The Graduate School provides additional information and opportunities to fund your education at Graduate Education External Funding.