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Health Equity Scholars Program

Health Equity Scholars

Health Equity Scholars

The Health Equity Scholars program is a scholarship and leadership development opportunity for select students entering the Master of Public Health program at Brown. The Brown MPH is rooted in the University's tradition of academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, much like the field of public health itself. In recent years, the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racism have revealed deep disparities in health systems and outcomes, and the Health Equity Scholars program reflects Brown’s commitment to addressing these inequities. The Health Equity Scholars program offers up to full tuition support, a paid research assistantship, and structured mentoring and coaching.

Eliminating health disparities requires leaders with bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to serve the most vulnerable communities. Greater diversity in the workforce — and especially among the ranks of public health leadership — brings attention to inequities and leads to more just policies and practices.

The Health Equity Scholars program was designed to help exceptional MPH candidates develop both their leadership skills and the technical skills needed to combat health inequities. The HES program aims to create a network of  leaders who will use their training to transform public health research and practice. 

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Scholars join us from three pools of candidates

HBCU Alumni

For those who have earned or are working towards a four-year degree from a recognized HBCU in the United States
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HSI Alumni

For those who have earned or are working towards a four-year degree from a Hispanic Serving Institution in the United States
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For those committed to addressing the public health issues that impact our neighbors and local communities
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Recent News

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March 15, 2023 Captial B News

Can the Increase in Higher Education Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Solve Health Disparities?

There’s been an uptick in Black students across the country pursuing public health degrees – nationwide, and at Brown.
February 8, 2023 Continuum Magazine

Learn by Doing: Reducing Social Isolation

Health Equity Scholar Kristen Smith is working to create tools and resources that lower the burden of loneliness for homebound older adults.
February 7, 2023 News from Brown

Brown’s Health Equity Scholars program is changing the face of public health, one student at a time

A cohort-based program for master of public health students is providing the next generation of leaders with the skills and training to bring equity and justice to their public health careers.

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