Master of Public Health (MPH) students in the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) have multiple opportunities for financial assistance. All students in the Colorado School of Public Health, regardless of their home campus, should submit their FAFSA to CU Denver (FAFSA ID Number: 004508). All MPH students are eligible for funding opportunities through the CU Denver | CU Anschutz Financial Aid Office.
Graduate Research Assistantships
The Colorado School of Public Health at Colorado State University funds several Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) positions for MPH students who choose CSU as their home campus. These highly competitive positions involve assisting a CSU faculty member in the Colorado School of Public Health with their current research projects. The GRA position announcement, along with application instructions, is sent out to all new and continuing CSU MPH students after admissions decisions are made, so only those who are offered admission can apply for these positions. Students work 10 hours a week for 9 months and receive a salary of between $700 and $900 per month, in addition to a $5,000 tuition stipend for that academic year. These positions are not guaranteed for a second year.
Scholarships
All CSU MPH students are eligible to apply for scholarships and awards through the ColoradoSPH. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need. While some scholarships are awarded through the admissions process, others require a separate application from the student. Information on available scholarship opportunities, their application processes and deadlines are sent out to students via email through the admissions process and throughout the academic year as they become available.
The ColoradoSPH at CSU also offers funding specifically for MPH students with a concentration at the CSU campus. This scholarship provides $5,000-$10,000 per year for 2 years and aims to support multiple backgrounds, abilities and perspectives in the public health workforce. The application instructions for this scholarship are sent out to newly admitted students and it typically has a due date in the first week of March.
Other Funding Opportunities at CSU
Additional funding opportunities for MPH students on the CSU campus include:
- Paid internship with the CSU Institute for the Built Environment
- First Year Fellowship with the CSU Institute for the Built Environment
- Second Year Fellowship with the CSU Institute for the Built Environment
- Student positions with the Health Education and Prevention Services division of the CSU Health Network
Practicum/Capstone
Funding is also available to ColoradoSPH students on the CSU campus for their practicum and capstone experiences. Students are not able to receive funding for both the practicum and the capstone project, and can only receive funding for one. Students submit a funding application, which is considered on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds run out.
For more information about the practicum and capstone, please visit the Practice-Based Learning page.
Conference/Training Funding
Students are encouraged to seek additional opportunities for gaining public health skills. Students submit a simple funding application at least four weeks prior to the event to be considered.