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KPHA Scholarships:
   
The Kentucky Public Health Association is pleased to announce three scholarship opportunities. 
 
1.  Ellen M. Buchart Scholarship
2.  Public Health Workforce Development Scholarship
3. Theodore "Ted" Hanekamp Scholarship
 
Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements as listed below.  You must be a member of KPHA to qualify for a Scholarship. All applications must be postmarked by March 1st of each year

.  Please mail to:  KPHA Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 4647, Frankfort, KY 40604-4647.  Please read the information for each scholarship carefully before submitting an application.  If you have questions about the scholarships, contact judya.mattingly@ky.gov, Scholarship Committee Chair or the offices of the Kentucky Public Health Association at (502) 875-2255.  Good Luck!

  
     
2020 KPHA Scholarship Winners
   

The Ellen M. Buchart Memorial 2020 Scholarship presented to: Rachael Corrone

 

The Theodore “Ted” Hanekamp Memorial 2020 Scholarship presented to: Freda Ally Hucek

  
     
 

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Ellen M. Buchart Scholarship:
   

The Ellen M. Buchart Scholarship was named in memory and honor of Ellen Buchart who served Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA) in many capacities, including as a past President. This scholarship will be administered by KPHA in the amount of $2,000 and is payable at the rate of $1,000 per semester paid directly to the student’s school to provide general academic assistance for one year.  

 Eligibility requires an awardee to be enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student with a health or science related major.  Preference will be given to students in the public health programs at their respective college or university.  Applicants must be a member of KPHA to be awarded the scholarship. 

Applicants must fill out the application and provide a detailed explanation of career goals, past academic performance, and personal history of public service. 

 Applicants must submit their application and an official college or university transcript by March 1, along with three (3) letters of support or recommendation in writing:

Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA)
Ellen M. Buchart Scholarship
P.O. Box 4647

Frankfort, KY 40604 

Awardee will be determined and notified by April 1 by KPHA Board of Directors.  Scholarship funds will be made available by July 1.  To download an application form, click here.

  
     
Public Health Workforce Development Scholarship:
   
 

The Public Health Workforce Development Scholarship will be administered by KPHA in the amount of $2,000 and is payable at the rate of $1,000 per semester paid directly to the student’s school to provide general academic assistance for one year.

 

Eligibility requires an awardee to be employed by a local health department, public health organization, or health related agency.  Preference will be given to students looking to enhance their education in the public health field in which they serve.  Applicants must be a member of KPHA to be awarded the scholarship.

 

Applicants must fill out the application and provide a detailed explanation of career goals, past academic performance, and personal history of public service.

 

Applicants must submit their application and an official college or university transcript by March 1, along with three (3) letters of support or recommendation in writing:

 

Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA)

Public Health Workforce Development Scholarship

P.O. Box 4647

Frankfort, KY 40604

 

Awardee will be determined and notified by April 1 by KPHA Board of Directors.  Scholarship funds will be made available by July 1.  To download an application form, click here. 

  
     
Theodore "Ted" Hanekamp Scholarship
   

The Theodore “Ted” Hanekamp Scholarship was named in memory of and honor of Theodore “Ted” Hanekamp who devoted his entire career to public health.  In 2006, Ted was inducted into the University of Kentucky College Public Health Hall of Fame (UKCPH).  Ted was also very active in the Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA).  This scholarship will be administered by KPHA and the amount will be based upon funds raised by KPHA and matched by UKCPH not to exceed $10,000 each calendar year.

Eligibility requires an awardee to be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in the College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky with a minimum of 9 hours of graduate classes.  Applicants must also be a member of KPHA to be awarded the scholarship.

Applicants must fill out the application and provide a detailed explanation of career goals, past academic performance, and personal history of public service.  

Applicants must submit their application and an official college or university transcript by March 1, along with three (3) letters of support or recommendation in writing:

Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA)

THEODORE “TED” HANEKAMP SCHOLARSHIP

P.O. Box 4647

Frankfort, KY 40604

Awardee will be determined and notified by April 1 by KPHA Board of Directors.  Scholarship funds will be made available by July 1.  To download an application form, click here
 
     
P. O. Box 4647 / 140 Consumer Lane • Frankfort, Kentucky 40604-4647 • 502.875.2255  
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