Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program

Mark your calendar for November 1, 2024, when applications will open for Summer 2025. 

The Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program is an eight-week residential program designed to encourage college students to consider careers in public health. The program focuses on health equity, maternal and child health, environmental justice, and climate and health. 

PHUSP offers internship placements, classroom instruction, group activities and mentorship to provide students with opportunities for growth, education and awareness of the role public health professionals play in supporting safe and healthy communities. The program's goal is to advance health equity by increasing public health workforce diversity. 

Program Details

Program dates for summer 2025 are June 9 to August 1, 2025. PHUSP scholars will participate in classroom-based and experiential learning opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh and in public health settings throughout the city. Scholars will also participate in a 2.5-day research poster showcase at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Scholars will receive a $3,200 stipend, round-trip transportation to Pittsburgh and financial support for meals. The cost of on-campus housing and travel to Atlanta for the research showcase is covered by PHUSP. 

Applications for the summer 2025 cohort open on November 1 and close on January 31.