
This scholarship is awarded to a current MPH student who would like to conduct research and/or provide educational outreach about nutrition and health to vulnerable populations in New York City. It is an excellent opportunity to start an internship or obtain experience in public health nutrition areas of interest. Students in the past have worked with the Food Bank, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and NYC public schools.
Application requirements:
- A copy of your current resume, mentioning whether you are in your first year or second year (third for some of you) of study.
- A one-page personal statement describing your research/educational outreach interests and any related experience.
2021 Scholarship Honorees:
Current Honorees

Recipient
Methany Eltigani, MPH Student
Interests: Analysis of the social and cultural factors influencing nutrition disparities and food security; Development of political action to combat these factors.

Rising Star
Silvia Saberin, MPH Student
Interests: Advocacy for community health through extensive public health research and proactive preventative interventions.
Past Honorees:
Adefunke Ajenikoko, MPH '18
Angela Amico, MPH '15
Alexandra Harvey, MPH '16
Gabrielle Khalife, MPH '19
Aleksandra Kocic, MPH Student
Anagha Rai, MPH '17
Tanya Braune, MPH '18
Leslie Jones, MPH '17
Supriya Lal, MPH Student
Senji Lama, MPH '18
Alomi Malkan, MPH '18
Chelsea Mangold, MPH '20
Aksha Nanavati, MPH Student
Giada Scarpetti, MPH '16
Ingrid Wells, MPH '17