The Stanley G. Schultz, MD Student Travel Award in Global Health
Travel Award Application
2023-2024
The purpose of the Schultz Travel Award is to support travel awards for students studying global health.
The Schultz Travel Award will provide awards up to $800 per student for qualifying activities related to the study of global health.
Applications must include the following:
- Description of how the proposed travel will benefit the student and contribute to his/her medical education in global health.
- A specific monetary request (up to $800) including a description/budget of how the funds will be used
- Student information including name, year in medical school, year in concentration, concentration mentor
- Letter of endorsement from student’s mentor regarding the student’s participation in proposed travel activity (attached to application)
Applications should be submitted in a Word document format.
Application process and timeline:
Applications will be accepted and reviewed twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Schultz Student Travel Award Committee Members will select the winners.
Number of awards granted per year:
At least two awards of up to $800 will be granted each year (one in the fall and one in the spring). Accordingly, approximately $1600.00 will be spent each year.
Additional awards up to $500.00 may be granted based on availability of funds and applications received.
No retroactive expenses will be supported. Applications should be submitted via email to Rebecca Mathews ([email protected]).
Final Summary: Awardees will be required to submit a one-page summary of their activities and a thank you note to the beneficiary’s family.