Scholarships – Questions and Answers

Are there scholarships related to public health?

August 12, 2025 / Views

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Answer:

Yes — there are many fully funded scholarships for public health degrees, especially for international students from developing or conflict-affected countries like Afghanistan. Many of these cover tuition, living expenses, travel, and health insurance.

Here’s a list you can target:


1. Chevening Scholarships (UK)

  • For a one-year Master’s, including Master of Public Health (MPH) programs.
  • Fully funded: tuition, living allowance, travel.
  • For leaders committed to making a positive change.
  • Deadline: Usually around November each year.

2. DAAD EPOS Scholarships (Germany)

  • Fully funds selected master’s programs in Public Health and Global Health.
  • Covers tuition, living stipend, travel, and insurance.
  • No tuition fees at most German universities.
  • Requires professional experience in a relevant field.

3. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (Europe)

  • Offers MPH and Global Health programs across 2–3 European countries.
  • Fully funded: tuition, monthly stipend (€1,000), travel allowance.
  • Very competitive but ideal for international networking.

4. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)

  • Fully funds graduate studies in the USA, including public health degrees.
  • Covers tuition, living costs, travel, and insurance.
  • Selection based on leadership potential and academic excellence.

5. Australia Awards Scholarships

  • For citizens of eligible countries (Afghanistan has been included in special cases).
  • Covers full tuition, living allowance, health insurance, and travel.
  • Public health is a priority field.

6. WHO/TDR Scholarships – University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa)

  • Full scholarships for an MPH focused on implementation science.
  • For students from low- and middle-income countries.
  • Includes tuition, stipend, and research support.

7. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (USA) Scholarships

  • Partial and full scholarships available for outstanding MPH applicants.
  • Highly ranked in global public health.

8. University of Edinburgh – Global Health Scholarships (UK)

  • Covers tuition for MPH programs delivered online or on-campus.
  • Prioritizes students from low-income countries.

If you want, I can prepare a list of public health scholarships currently open for 2025, including deadlines, direct application links, and tips for how to write a strong application for each.

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Are there scholarships related to public health?

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