The U.S. economy will add nearly 2 million new healthcare jobs by 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This could mean abundant opportunities for qualified people who want to pursue careers in public health. Nursing, teaching and physician-based jobs are just the start. The public health sector offers a spectrum of careers spanning research, communications, community health coordination and emergency response, to name a few.
If you are studying or plan to study public health, you will find a unique set of scholarship and grant programs available to help defray some of the cost of higher education. Beyond traditional scholarships and grants, public health students can tap government programs designed just for them. This comprehensive list of scholarships and grants will get you started.