Holly Hunt Public Health Scholarship (CHHD)


Fall 2024: 2024-2025 Academic Year Award

The Holly Hunt Public Health Scholarship is awarded to two of the most qualified undergraduate students in the Health Sciences area of Public Health. Applicant must be currently enrolled in the major and registered in at least nine units of undergraduate coursework. Selection is based on academic achievement, evidence of financial need, contributions to the community and commitment to the academic field. The Holly Hunt Public Health Scholarship was established in 2006 by Holly’s siblings, Beryl Loughlin, Ronald Hunt and his wife, Joyce, in loving memory of Holly Hunt, a CSUN alumna (1979, ‘80’).

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Public Health.
  • Must be currently enrolled in the major and registered in at least 9 units of undergraduate coursework
  • Must be in senior standing, graduating at the end of Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.
  • Must have an undergraduate GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • Must have a FAFSA or California Dream Act application on file for the current academic year
  • Request one letter of recommendation via the myMatador Scholarships
  • Submit a copy of current Degree Progress Report (DPR)
  • Submit a copy of your most recent unofficial transcripts.
  • Fall graduates within the same academic year are eligible to apply. (e.g., Awards can be issued to those who graduate at the end of the Fall 2024 term).

Should you have questions regarding this scholarship opportunity, please contact Bethany Wexler Rainisch, Ph.D., M.P.H. at bethany.rainisch@csun.edu

Please note: If you are receiving Financial Aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship amount that exceeds your financial aid total limit. Speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed overview about your individual situation.

Award
$1,000
Scopes
CADAA Required, FAFSA Required, Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0, Graduating Undergraduate Senior Eligible, College of Health and Human Development
Deadline
11/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. I am currently enrolled in the Public Health major and registered for at least nine units of undergraduate coursework.
  2. I am involved and have provided contributions to the community and show a commitment to my academic field.
  3. Essay 1. Why did you choose to major in the field of Public Health?
  4. Essay 2. What are your professional goals after completing your degree in Public Health?
  5. Essay 3. Describe your contributions to the community since entering CSUN.
  6. Request: A letter of recommendation from a community member (staff member, professor, mentor, counselor, or community leader).
  7. Please upload: A copy of your most recent Degree Progress Report (DPR)
  8. Upload: A most recent copy of your unofficial transcripts.
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