Global Health Scholarship Program

[Globalist]

<p>Here’s some info. on another scholarship program at UVA - the Global Health Scholarship Program.</p>

<p>

The University of Virginia’s Center for Global Health has selected its 2006 Scholars in the only scholarship program of its kind that draws students from across the University. These new scholars are preparing to embark on summer, fall and spring research projects aimed at helping address health issues of the underprivileged in countries around the world.</p>

<p>Twenty-six graduate and undergraduate students will use their CGH awards, which vary from $1,800 to $3,000, to address critical health issues in Latin America, the Caribbean, sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Diverse disciplines, including biomedical engineering, psychology, foreign affairs and economics are represented in this group.</p>

<p>The scholars’ projects combine research, academics and service. They will target health concerns such as HIV/AIDS, women’s reproductive health, diabetes and the effects of family dynamics on health.

</p>

<p>The entire article:
<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/topnews/releases2006/20060622CGHscholars.html[/url]”>http://www.virginia.edu/topnews/releases2006/20060622CGHscholars.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;