Scholarships
The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health offers several funding opportunities. Unless otherwise indicated, there is not a separate application process for these scholarships. Applicants are encouraged to review the opportunities and ensure that your program application reflects how you may be eligible for one or more opportunities.
Nutritional Sciences Award
Awards are allocated to students based on academic and professional merit and each student's unique background. Applicants should ensure that their application clearly addresses the following:
- An educational, cultural or geographic background that is underrepresented in graduate study.
- A sustained commitment to the academic, professional, or civic realm through their work experience, volunteer engagement, or leadership of student or community organizations.
- A financial hardship as a result of family economic circumstances.
- First-generation US citizen status or college graduate.
Named Awards
- NSF International Global Award
- NSF Grad Award
- Wainstock Award
- Klare Award
- Tresnowski Aware
- Burt Award
Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship
Awarded to an MPH student who is a Returned Peace Corp Volunteer and also meets criteria for a Nutritional Sciences scholarship. There can be one Coverdell Fellow each year and fellows will receive a 50 percent tuition only award per year, which would apply to in-state or out-of-state tuition. All Coverdell Fellows, including permanent online or distance learners, must complete an internship in support of their academic program or area of study that facilitates intercultural exchanges within a community in the United States (including U.S. territories).
Transformative Food Systems Fellowship
The TFS Fellowship is currently on pause due to lack of funding.
Rackham Fellowships
PhD and MS students in the Department of Nutritional Sciences may also be eligible for fellowships provided by Rackham Graduate School. The admissions committee will identify applicants who meet the criteria for these awards and will contact applicants directly with information on next steps.
Contact Us
For questions, please contact NS Student Services at ns.admissions@umich.edu.