{"id":65390,"date":"2025-10-24T09:39:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=65390"},"modified":"2025-10-24T09:39:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:39:44","slug":"applications-open-2026-bloomberg-american-health-initiative-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=65390","title":{"rendered":"Applications Open: 2026 Bloomberg American Health Initiative Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Bloomberg American Health Initiative Fellowship<\/strong> is now accepting applications for the 2026 academic year<\/strong>\u2014offering one of the most transformative opportunities for individuals passionate about improving public health across the United States. Whether you are a farmer, educator, lawyer, nonprofit leader, police officer, or public servant<\/strong>, this fellowship was created for people working on the frontlines of change.<\/p>\n

The fellowship provides a fully funded Master of Public Health (MPH)<\/strong> or Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)<\/strong> degree at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health<\/strong>, the top-ranked public health school in the world. More than just a scholarship, the program is a launchpad for dedicated professionals who want to make a measurable difference in their communities.<\/p>\n

The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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About the Bloomberg American Health Initiative<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Bloomberg Fellows Program<\/strong>, part of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative, was established to empower individuals and organizations addressing the most urgent health challenges in the United States. The fellowship is rooted in the belief that real change requires equipping passionate community leaders with the scientific knowledge and evidence-based tools of public health.<\/p>\n

Since its founding, the program has supported over 400 fellows<\/strong> who are driving impact in fields such as adolescent health, addiction and overdose prevention, food systems, environmental health, and violence reduction<\/strong>. Fellows join a lifelong network of changemakers committed to improving health equity and well-being across the country.<\/p>\n

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Program Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Selected fellows receive a full scholarship<\/strong> to pursue an MPH or DrPH degree at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In addition to tuition coverage, fellows gain access to mentorship, training, and a national peer network of public health innovators.<\/p>\n

Fellows\u2019 work extends far beyond the classroom. They are expected to collaborate with a partner organization<\/strong>\u2014often their current employer or a community-based institution\u2014to apply their training to real-world problems. This collaboration ensures that each fellow\u2019s education has immediate and lasting local impact.<\/p>\n

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Application Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Bloomberg Fellows application is a two-step process<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    Apply for Admission:<\/strong>
    Candidates must apply to either the MPH or DrPH program<\/strong> through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS)<\/strong> by December 1, 2025<\/strong>. Applications must include transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Submit Fellowship Forms:<\/strong>
    Applicants must complete the Fellowship Applicant Form<\/strong>, and their collaborating organization<\/strong> must submit the Collaborating Organization Form<\/strong> through InfoReady by the same deadline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Each applicant may apply to only one degree program (MPH or DrPH)<\/strong> per cycle. Those admitted to both programs will not be considered for the fellowship.<\/p>\n

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    Important Details and Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n