Public Health Scholar
Applications are now open for the 2027 UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program! To apply, visit our website. There you will download the application checklist to ensure your application meets all requirements.
Applications close January 31, 2027.
This 8-week summer program is designed for undergraduate students and recent graduates to explore the field of public health. The 2027 program will run from June 20 to August 14. Scholars will receive a $4,000 stipend, housing, and a meal plan.
Eligibility:
- Education - must meet one of the following by the start of the program
- Undergrad entering year 3 or above
- Transfer or community college graduate
- Recent grad from Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 who hasn’t been accepted into a grad program
- Additional criteria - must meet and have proof of all of the following:
- U.S. Citizen, U.S. Nationals, Permanent Residents, or DACA recipients are eligible
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Attend U.S. or U.S. territory institution
- There is no GPA requirement
- You have not participated in another CDC Lewis Scholars Program
Interested in learning more? Visit our website to learn more and to see answers to our Frequently Asked Questions. Additionally, we will host two Zoom information sessions on November 6 and December 3 where you can learn more about the program and application process, hear from alumni about their experiences, and ask questions. You can register on our website.