Application and Deadlines

Applications for the 2024 cycle are open - thank you for your interest!

2024 Sewell Stipend Application Form

Please review this website before submitting your application (including the rubric).

The form asks for this information:

Applicant Information (including a CV)
Mentor Information -- it's ok if you don't have one yet, but it's better if you do
Personal Statement -- four specific prompts to respond to in paragraph form. Word limit of no more than 300 per prompt. See rubric for additional information.
Time Release

June 4, 2024: The call for applications opens.
June 28, 2024: The call closes at midnight (Pacific).
August - October 2024: Online cohort building videochats -- you don't have to participate in them all, but please join for at least two
October 27-30, 2024: In-person APHA Annual Meeting and Expo (no virtual conference this time)
November 12, 2024 (post-conference): 1-2 page individual report is due.
December 3, 2024: First draft of the report is compiled for comment/edits by all stipend recipients.
December 10, 2024: Final draft of report is submitted to the editor of the MLA PH/HA (Public Health/Health Administration) Forum and posted on this site.

At least ten stipends will be awarded.

The funds will pay for your APHA membership (if you are not already a member) and an in-person, full-conference, early-bird registration.
Consider whether you qualify for a discounted rate as an early-career professional, student, or employee of an APHA member organization.
In 2024, the APHA membership and registration payments will be made by MLA directly, and stipend recipients won't have to spend any money out of pocket for these expenses.