Public Health Scholars
Summer Program

Program Overview

The University of Hawai'i Mānoa Public Health Scholars Summer Program provides high school and incoming college students a chance to build knowledge and enthusiasm about public health. Students will gain experience being in a college course, connect with other students, and, most importantly, learn about the amazing field of public health!

Program Dates

June 10 – July 19, 2024

Students will meet Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 12:30pm.

Saturday activity where family are welcome to attend will be announced before the start of the program.

Program Components - What are the activities of the program?

Visit our Program Highlights page for an overview of last summer's program

Learn About Public Health

Earn 3 college credits after successful completion of PH 201 - Introduction to Public Health
- - Enroll through the University of Hawai'i (UH) Outreach College
  - Attend class on the UH Mānoa Campus with college students
Enhance public health knowledge through hands-on activities
Network with public health students, alumni, professionals, and faculty

Learn About Yourself and Connect with Peers

Participate in personal and professional development activities
- - Goal planning
  - Healthy lifestyle behaviors
  - College readiness
Build connections with other students through teambuilding activities

'Ohana Activities

Students and their 'ohana (family) will attend an orientation before the start of the program.
'Ohana will also be invited to attend additional events throughout the summer
Students will showcase their experience with their 'Ohana through a final project
'Ohana and communtiy members are invited to attend the Hō'ike: Program Completion Event

Who Can Apply?

All Hawai'i High School students who are currently sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Students in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA)

Program Cost

$229** - to cover the administrative and program fees for the college course

Students must arrange their own transportation to attend in person on the UH Mānoa campus
- - daily parking passes can be purchased - https://manoa.hawaii.edu/commuter/students/
  - limited number of bus passes will be available to support student's transportation needs
Neighbor island students will need to arrange their own lodging on O'ahu

**Full Scholarships Available

Scholarships to fund the program cost are available for students from historically underrepresented and underserved backgrounds described as meeting one of the following criteria:
- - Students who are the first to go to college in their family
  - Students who attend a Title I high school or a high school that has low college-going rates
  - Students with high financial need as confirmed by their high school college counselor
  - Students who are of the ethnic background that is considered underrepresented in higher education
  - Students who are of the ethnic background that is considered underrepresented in healthcare professions

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