Awards, Grants and Scholarships.

NCPHA Awards

01

REYNOLDS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Reynolds Achievement Award is bestowed upon the individual member of NCPHA who has made the greatest contribution to public health in North Carolina during the past year. Winner is awarded $500. Sponsored by the NC Medical Society.

02

RANKIN LEGACY AWARD

The Watson S. Rankin Award is given to a NCPHA member in recognition of the outstanding contributions to public health in North Carolina over the member’s lifetime. Winner is awarded $1000.

03

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

This award is given to a NCPHA member for their service to NCPHA. Nominated by the NCPHA Executive Committee. Winner is awarded $250.

04

PARTNERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AWARD

This award was established in 1998 to recognize other organizations and professions outside public health departments who have made significant contributions to public health in North Carolina over the past year. Winner is awarded an organizational membership to NCPHA.

05

DR. SARAH TAYLOR MORROW HEALTH DEPARTMENTS OF THE YEAR

This award is given to health departments for outstanding programs and efforts. Awarded to two health departments. Health Department must be an organizational member of NCPHA. Winners are awarded $1000.

Download a nomination form for all of the above awards. Please note that all nominations should not exceed 500 words.

Mini-Grants

The Dr. Ann F. Wolfe Endowment Mini-Grants

The Dr. Ann F. Wolfe Endowment was established in October of 2003 through the estate of the late Dr. Ann Wolfe. The endowment was established as a component fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The purpose of the fund, as stated in the establishing agreement, is to combat infant mortality and enhance child health. This purpose is to be accomplished through mini-grants to local health departments to aid their work in these endeavors.  The application can be found here:  Ann Wolfe Mini Grant Application. Nominations are due by July 12, 2024.

FEC Scholarships

 

 

The North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot Fall Education Conference (FEC) Scholarship. This initiative is designed to provide financial support to individuals from diverse backgrounds and sectors interested in attending the conference but may face financial constraints.

We are excited to introduce this scholarship program to make the FEC more accessible to a wider range of individuals. By offering this opportunity, we hope to promote inclusivity and encourage participation from those who can benefit from the conference’s educational offerings.

 

NCPHA Scholarships

The NCPHA Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the following scholarships. Scholarships shall be awarded at the Fall Educational Conference taking place September 18-20, 2024 for use in the following academic year. 

  • The online application MUST be completed by July 12, 2024 to be considered by the selection committee. 
  • All scholarship applicants and the parent(s) for the Child of Member scholarship applicant must be current paid members of NCPHA.
  • The applicant(s) need not be a resident of North Carolina at the time of application, but must intend to seek work in public health in North Carolina for at least two (2) years following completion of training.
  • Awards for public health training shall not be limited to study in a school of public health, but shall be for a regular academic program in an accredited educational institution which will advance the individual’s competence in public health work.

On the online form, you’ll indicate which scholarship you are applying for.  If you are applying for more than one scholarship, you will need to complete an online form for each scholarship. 
You will need to upload the following information to the form (please have it ready before completing the form) Once the form is submitted, you will not be able to edit it or add additional documents.

  • Two letters of recommendation – (to be uploaded as one document)
  • A resume outlining your professional and educational background. Robert Parker Leadership Applications should include a resume outlining five years working in public health and your educational background. 
  • Short answers (300 words or less per question) to these three questions – (to be uploaded as one document)
    1.  Describe how the scholarship funds will be used and why you need these funds.
    2.  Describe your plans and goals in the field of public health that express how you expect to apply the graduate/undergraduate or associate training to advance your career in public health.
    3.  How do you promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in public health?

Applicants are unable to win each scholarship more than once.

Robert S. Parker Leadership Scholarship

One (1) $2000 Award

Applicants should be an individual who has worked in the field of public health for at least five (5) years and is pursuing graduate-level training that would qualify him/her for a leadership position in public health, and has been a paid member of NCPHA for at least two (2) consecutive years.  

Undergraduate/Graduate Education Scholarships

$1500 scholarships (number of scholarships given determined by Scholarship Committee)

The Undergraduate/Graduate Education scholarships are available for individuals pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with application towards public health practice.

Associate/Technical Degree or Certificate Scholarship

One (1) $500 scholarship

This scholarship is available to an individual(s) pursuing an Associate/Technical degree or certification with application towards public health practice.

Child of NCPHA Member Scholarship

$1500 scholarships (number of scholarships given determined by Scholarship Committee)

These scholarships will be awarded to children of a member of NCPHA (who does not serve on the NCPHA Governing Council) for the next academic year. The child must be pursuing a degree with application towards public health practice.

Women’s and Children’s Health Section Scholarship for Professional Development in Memory of Dr. Ann Wolfe

One (1) $500 scholarship

This scholarship is for individuals working in a child health, family planning, maternal health or BCCCP Program of a public health department, university, or organization with a public health mission in NC. This scholarship is available for individuals pursuing advanced professional training in public health (can include an educational conference), certification, or an undergraduate or graduate degree with application towards public health practice in order to advance the individual’s competence in his or her public health position in serving women and children.  Separate application below. 

     

    See the past winners of Ann Wolfe Mini-Grants, NCPHA Major Awards, Scholarships, All-Star Awards and NC GSK Foundation Child Health Recognition Awards.