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Student Fellowships

Financial assistance to graduate students is one of the highest priorities of the Dean and the School’s departmental chairs.   

  • An annual gift of $10,000 can provide one scholarship to an outstanding student.
  • An endowed gift of $100,000 enables a donor to name the fellowship in perpetuity.

The School awards over 42 fellowships each year, funded by generous donors who inspire our students and faculty through their commitment to public health research and service. 

Endowed Funds

Individuals may create a named, endowed fund with a minimum gift of $100,000. Such a gift establishes a permanent tribute at the School, and endorses its high standards of teaching, research and service. Endowed funds often support lectures, scholarships, visiting scholars and faculty chairs. In an Endowed Fund, interest earned by the investment supports the donor's wishes, while the principal remains intact in perpetuity.

Endowed gifts to the School of Public Health are maintained by the UCLA Foundation, which has assets surpassing $1 billion.  Learn more about the UCLA endowment performance.

From our students and alumni

“The interactions that I have had and continue to have with Alumni like you have both inspired me and confirmed in me my decision to continue my studies here at UCLA.” 

“Upon completion of my degree, I plan to pursue a tenure track faculty position at a university that is committed to serving and working with underserved populations. This ambition would not be possible had I not received a fellowship that enabled me to engage in research in my field all the while providing financial security. I am honored to have received this fellowship, as there is no greater feeling than knowing that someone believes enough in your passions to invest in your future.” 

“Please continue to give generously to current students. I look forward to being an alumnus myself one day and to continue the tradition of giving that you have imparted to me.” 

Philip Massey
MPH 2009, GRADD 2011

“As a recipient of a scholarship from the Health Services Alumni Association, I am able to use the wide array of resources available to me through the program in order to make an impact in the field of women’s health. This scholarship has given me the opportunity to balance my academic interests in the field of healthcare with my passion for advocacy and fieldwork in maternal and child health.”

“Thank you for your commitment to students at UCLA, because your contributions are the reason I am able to pursue my passion and work for change in the field of public health.”

Samantha Wellerstein

“The sheer number of pressing health issues that need to be addressed in this country can be overwhelming, from chronic disease to lack of health insurance, but remembering the personal struggles and stories of family and community members reminds us why we’re here and why we need to keep pressing forward.”

Mona AuYoung

“At the UCLA School of Public Health I am learning about the challenges and issues that affect the health of our communities and our health care system. And I am learning how to bring creative solutions to those issues that will have an impact here and across the globe.”

Eddy Palacios