Student Scholarships
The Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility offers student scholarships ranging from $1,000 – $3,000 to participate in our academic courses on the Twin Cities campus and abroad.
CGHSR courses are open to University of Minnesota students, as well as UMN faculty, staff, alumni, and non-UMN community learners. Interested students can apply for a scholarship at the time of submitting their application for the respective CGHSR course.
CGHSR Courses
Students who apply to participate in CGHSR courses may apply for a student scholarship to support their ability to participate in the course.
Discover How to Apply
Students interested in applying for a CGHSR Student Scholarship may apply for the scholarship at the time of submitting their course application. All CGHSR course applications include a section to apply for student scholarships. Course applications are due 2 months before the start of the respective course. Scholarships ranging from $1,000 – $2,000 will be available.
Scholarship FAQ
Am I eligible for a scholarship?
Am I eligible for a scholarship?
All University of Minnesota students, faculty, staff and alumni are eligible for course scholarships. Members of the general public who enroll in CGHSR courses are also eligible. Priority is given to UMN-enrolled students, and additional funding is allocated to faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public as available.
How much can I apply for in scholarship funds?
How much can I apply for in scholarship funds?
The Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility offers eligible students scholarships of, on average, $1,000 for non-credit students and $2,000 for for-credit students to participate in our global health courses.
When are scholarship applications due?
When are scholarship applications due?
Scholarship applications will be submitted along with the course application. Applications are due roughly two months before the start of the respective course.
- Ecuador: Social, Environmental, and Cultural Determinants of Health – Application due March 1
- India: Global Health, Globalization & Leadership Course – Application due October 1
- Global Health in Local Contexts – Application due August 1
Scholarships ranging from $1,000 – $2,000 will be available per student. The exact award amount will depend on the number of scholarship applicants for a given course.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
How do I apply for a scholarship?
Each CGHSR course application includes a section that allows students to indicate whether they'd like to apply for a scholarship. This section includes the following prompt, which students will need to complete to apply for the scholarship:
“Statement of Need - In 150 words or less, provide a statement of financial need and explain how receiving this scholarship would address that need. If you are receiving other financial support for your participation, please indicate the source and the amount expected.”
After completing the course application, those who applied for a student scholarship will have their funding requests considered during the application review process. Visit the relevant course webpage to find course applications:
What CGHSR courses offer scholarships?
What CGHSR courses offer scholarships?
- India: Global Health, Globalization & Leadership
- Ecuador: Social, Environmental, and Cultural Determinants of Health
Members of the general public are also eligible to apply for a fee reduction scholarship for the course Global Health in Local Contexts. This course fee is $500, but participants can indicate in their course application if they would like to apply for a fee reduction.
UMN students are not eligible for scholarships for Global Health in Local Contexts since it is a regular fall course and is already covered by existing financial aid.
Do I need to be a University of Minnesota student to receive a scholarship?
Do I need to be a University of Minnesota student to receive a scholarship?
No. UMN faculty, staff, alumni and members of the general public who apply for CGHSR’s courses can apply for scholarships. However, UMN students are given priority. Scholarship availability depends on the number of applicants and available funds for a given course.
I am a community learner. Can I still receive a scholarship?
I am a community learner. Can I still receive a scholarship?
Yes. However, UMN students are given priority. Scholarship availability depends on the number of applicants and available funds for a given course.
I'm a University of Minnesota faculty/staff member. Can I still receive a scholarship?
I'm a University of Minnesota faculty/staff member. Can I still receive a scholarship?
Yes. However, UMN students are given priority. Scholarship availability depends on the number of applicants and available funds for a given course.
What can CGHSR scholarship funds be used for?
What can CGHSR scholarship funds be used for?
For enrolled students, scholarships will be applied to the student’s online UMN account, and will be used first to reduce the cost of course program fees. Any additional scholarship funds leftover after the program fees have been reduced will be paid out to the direct deposit account the student has on file; these funds can be used for whatever the student wishes, such as airfare, essential daily living expenses while abroad, etc.
For non-students, scholarships will be issued as a check paid directly to the participant. The participant can then decide how to use the scholarship funds, such as for airfare, paying the program fee, essential daily living expenses while abroad, etc.
CGHSR also offers awards for travel, research, and training that is not related to courses. Information on other funding opportunities can be found here.
Are CGHSR courses eligible for the Regents Tuition Benefit Program?
Are CGHSR courses eligible for the Regents Tuition Benefit Program?
Courses abroad (i.e. India, Ecuador) are not eligible for the UMN Regents Tuition Benefit Program for any UMN employee, per UMN policy.
Courses on campus (i.e. Global Health in Local Contexts, Global Health Independent Study) are eligible for the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
How is the cost of global health courses determined?
How is the cost of global health courses determined?
For our global health courses abroad, CGHSR works closely with our international partners to determine a program fee that will support the partner organization to cover their expenses. These expenses include items that students experience while abroad, such as payments to instructors/lecturers, local transportation, hotel costs, payments to homestay host families, local meals, entrance tickets to museums or parks, honorariums for speakers from community sites, and administrative fees to pay organization and UMN staff that run the courses or keep the campus clean and running smoothly. After developing a budget with all these items considered, CGHSR subsidizes a portion of the cost so the program fee passed on to students is as low as possible, while ensuring we can continue running courses in the future.