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"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well
beingand not merely the absence of disease and infirmity."
Health, as defined above by the World Health Organization, should be
the goal of every public health worker. Edna Deli Weinel believes in
the team approach to public health. Working as a team we can
accomplish more for the advancement of public health. Team members, to
be effective, must be lifelong learners, continually improving their
level of knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
The Weinel Scholarship provides the opportunity for practicing public health professionals to participate in this lifelong learning precess. This scholarship, the value of which is dependent upon the request and need of the applicant(s), is available for public health workers to develop in their profession through educational meetings, seminars or through traditional academic course work.
Applications will be considered for seminars, continued education meetings, conventions, college classes, etc., with priority given to continued education programs.
Applicants may apply an unlimited number of times providing he/she qualifies under the established criteria and has not been a previous recipient.
The scholarship is awarded at the MPHA Annual Meeting.
Applicants must submit the following items by the deadline indicated in the cover letter of the application packet.
Jackie Liesemeyer was a Community Health Nurse who worked for more then 20 years in various positions in the Central District Office of the Missouri Department of Health. Jackie's spirit of independence and self-reliance was reflected in her approach to her clients, individuals, program representatives and local health units. She provided the information, support and encouragement that fostered growth and the ability to do for oneself all that was possible in the spirit of community health nursing. Jackie is honored with a $500 nursing scholarship in her name that will enable others to enhance public health in Missouri.
Applicants must explain how the scholarship would be used and why they are working in the field of public health nursing.
Applicants may apply an unlimited number of times providing he/she qualifies under the established criteria and has not been a previous recipient.
One scholarship is awarded at the MPHA Annual Meeting.
Undergraduate. Applicants must already be enrolled in a college/university program and satisfactorily completed at least 15 credit hours.
Graduate: Applicants must already be enrolled in a college/university program and satisfactorily completed at least 6 credit hours.
Applicants must submit the following items by the deadline indicated in the cover letter of theapplication packet.
The $500 Health Professional Scholarship is available for a MPHA member who is working on anundergraduate or graduate degree in a public health related field which will further their career. Examples of fields of study include: administration, epidemiology, health education, nursing, health promotion, etc.)
Applicants must explain how the scholarship would be used and state their commitment to continue to work in public health in Missouri after completing the public health related degree.
Applicants may apply an unlimited number of times providing they qualify under the established requirements and have not been a previous recipient.
The scholarship is awarded at the MPHA Annual Meeting.
Undergraduate. Applicant must already be enrolled in a college/university program and satisfactorily completed at least 30 credit hours.
Graduate: Applicant must already be enrolled in a college/university program and satisfactorily completed at least 12 credit hours.
Applicants must submit the following items by the deadline indicated in the cover letter of theapplication packet.
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Missouri Public Health Association scholarships. The following items are enclosed:
To qualify for consideration your completed application form and required reference forms must be postmarked by September 1. Return all required forms to the:
Missouri Public Health Association, PO Box 126, Jefferson City, MO 65102
We look forward to receiving your completed application.
Applicants will only be notified if they have been selected to receive
a scholarship. The awards are made at the annual MPHA meeting.
If you have questions regarding the scholarship, please call the MPHA office at 573/634-7977.
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is accepting applications for the 2012 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program. This summer program provides college students with an opportunity to work on policy issues in a congressional office and to learn about other organizations and agencies involved in health policy.
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program is open to individuals with a strong interest in eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be either a senior at or a recent graduate of an accredited 4-year college or university in the fall of 2012. Individuals with a graduate degree and those individuals currently enrolled in a graduate degree program are not eligible to participate. The application deadline is 5 p.m. ET on Friday, December 16, 2011. Application materials and more information are available online at http://bjordanscholars.kff.org/.
Selected Scholars will work in congressional offices in Washington, D.C. for 10 weeks and participate in weekly seminars and site visits designed to increase their understanding of the intersection between policy and the legislative process. Scholars will also have an opportunity to improve their writing and presentation skills. Housing is provided through Howard University, the Foundation's partner in operating the program.
The Kaiser Family Foundation established the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program to honor the legacy of Barbara Jordan – the first African American elected to Congress from Texas and a well-respected former member of the Foundation's board of trustees. Barbara Jordan had a distinguished career exemplified by her tireless advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations. She brought this passion to her work, inspiring other to become involved in addressing challenging health policy issues.
For more information, please visit the program's website at http://bjordanscholars.kff.org/ or contact Cara James, program director at the Kaiser Family Foundation at (202) 347-5270 or Jomo Kassaye, program manager at Howard University at (202) 238-2385.