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This award supports first-generation graduate students attending one of the five health sciences schools.
The Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship fund provides one-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded) and is available to students pursuing a graduate degree in any of the following schools:
The Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences presents the award.
One-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded).
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a graduate program in one of the five UB Health Sciences schools.
With a focus in health law and corporate law and specialized expertise in hospital/university affiliation agreements, Maureen R. L. Mussenden served as associate counsel in UB’s Academic Health Center. A native of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, she earned a BA from Keuka College and a JD from Cornell Law School. She was a member of several legal organizations and also was actively involved with numerous community organizations. She died in 2010 at age 54, after a courageous battle with cancer.
To honor the memory of Maureen R. L. Mussenden and the professional and personal values she espoused, the Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship has been established to help support the education of students pursuing a graduate degree in one of the UB Health Sciences Schools.
This award was established with an endowment from the former Department of Statistics in the name of former faculty member Sidney Addelman, PhD.
Awarded annually in the spring semester to a master's degree student to recognize academic excellence, as reflected by comprehensive exam scores and classroom performance in core courses of the curriculum.
This award fund was established in honor of Richard Schmidt, professor emeritus in the Department of Biostatistics, and his vital role in ensuring the ongoing success of the department and its students.
Awarded annually in the spring semester to a PhD student to recognize academic excellence, as reflected by qualifying exam scores and classroom performance in core courses of the curriculum.
To provide an award and graduate student training in Inter-professional Education for the Department of Community Health & Health Behavior in the School of Public Health and Health Professions. PHD, MPH, or MS students in the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior who have completed at least 2 semesters in their program are eligible.
Open to: PhD, MPH, MS students in CHHB
Recipients will have demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, creativity, extended time related to their community-based projects and developed skills and commitment well beyond the confines of the traditional academic setting. Awarded annually in the spring semester.
Awarded to a MPH student who shows great potential for future contributions in public health.
This award honors the late Francis V. Hanavan, former chair of the Department of Health Behavioral Sciences.
Awarded annually in the spring semester.
This award supports first-generation graduate students attending one of the five health sciences schools.
The Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship fund provides one-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded) and is available to students pursuing a graduate degree in any of the following schools:
The Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences presents the award.
One-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded).
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a graduate program in one of the five UB Health Sciences schools.
With a focus in health law and corporate law and specialized expertise in hospital/university affiliation agreements, Maureen R. L. Mussenden served as associate counsel in UB’s Academic Health Center. A native of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, she earned a BA from Keuka College and a JD from Cornell Law School. She was a member of several legal organizations and also was actively involved with numerous community organizations. She died in 2010 at age 54, after a courageous battle with cancer.
To honor the memory of Maureen R. L. Mussenden and the professional and personal values she espoused, the Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship has been established to help support the education of students pursuing a graduate degree in one of the UB Health Sciences Schools.
To provide an award and graduate student training in Inter-professional Education for the Department of Community Health & Health Behavior in the School of Public Health and Health Professions. PHD, MPH, or MS students in the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior who have completed at least 2 semesters in their program are eligible.
Open to: PhD, MPH, MS students in CHHB
Recipients will have demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, creativity, extended time related to their community-based projects and developed skills and commitment well beyond the confines of the traditional academic setting. Awarded annually in the spring semester.
Awarded to PhD students in the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior who show great potential for future research practice contributions to the field of public health.
Students are judged on academic success and the quality of their contributions in research, teaching and service. Awarded annually in the spring semester.
The scholarship is awarded in honor of Julie Baker, a graduate of the Epidemiology MS and PhD/MD programs.
A stipend of $1,500 per semester for one year to a newly admitted MS or MPH student.
Awarded annually in the fall and spring semester to a first year graduate student in epidemiology.
All applicants to these graduate programs will be considered for funding at the time of admission.
This award supports first-generation graduate students attending one of the five health sciences schools.
The Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship fund provides one-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded) and is available to students pursuing a graduate degree in any of the following schools:
The Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences presents the award.
One-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded).
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a graduate program in one of the five UB Health Sciences schools.
With a focus in health law and corporate law and specialized expertise in hospital/university affiliation agreements, Maureen R. L. Mussenden served as associate counsel in UB’s Academic Health Center. A native of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, she earned a BA from Keuka College and a JD from Cornell Law School. She was a member of several legal organizations and also was actively involved with numerous community organizations. She died in 2010 at age 54, after a courageous battle with cancer.
To honor the memory of Maureen R. L. Mussenden and the professional and personal values she espoused, the Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship has been established to help support the education of students pursuing a graduate degree in one of the UB Health Sciences Schools.
Established in 2005 to honor Robert O’Shea, PhD, associate professor emeritus and first director of graduate studies in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health from 1977 to 1997.
Students may submit a written request to the department’s finance committee to support their travel to present research findings at professional meetings and are strongly encouraged to submit for approval prior to abstract submission. Those students who are supported by a faculty member’s research funding for travel may also be eligible for the award.
One request per student per academic year (July 1 to June 30). Maximum allowable per year: PhD--$800; MS and MPH--$400.
The scholarship is awarded in honor of Julie Baker, a graduate of the Epidemiology MS and PhD/MD programs.
A stipend of $1,500 per semester for one year to a newly admitted MS or MPH student.
Awarded annually in the fall and spring semester to a first year graduate student in epidemiology.
All applicants to these graduate programs will be considered for funding at the time of admission.
This annual award was established in 1997 to honor the excellent leadership provided by the late Saxon Graham, PhD, professor emeritus and chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health from 1981 to 1991.
Eligible students are those who have defended their dissertation by Feb. 1 of the previous year. To be eligible, students must gather epidemiologic data fairly extensively during their career (primary data collection), either for dissertation or other epidemiologic purpose. Nominations come from the student’s major professor, committee member or other departmental faculty. Selection for the award is made by the department’s education committee, awarded annually in the spring.
The late Saxon Graham, PhD, was chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health from 1981 to 1991 and was a leader in the field of nutritional epidemiology. His work on diet and cancer was instrumental in the growing understanding of what causes cancer and its prevention.
This award provides funds to support research activities that are being conducted as part of a doctoral dissertation. Eligible students are candidates in the PhD in epidemiology degree program who have passed the preliminary examination. Awarded funds are applied towards research activities such as participant recruitment, clinical specimen analysis, travel to meet with collaborators, etc.
This endowment fund helps support exemplary doctoral students in the School of Public Health and Health Profession's Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health.
This fund will be granted to one incoming EEH doctoral student each year, with preference given to exceptional applicants who are interested in pursuing research in women’s health. This support will be in addition to typical salary and course credit provided to PhD students. The Wactawski and Wende Family Endowment fund will cover non-tuition, ancillary expenses to further the education of the recipient, such as meeting or training travel; data collection; books; society memberships; conference registrations; research; and other activities related to their UB doctoral program not covered by the department.
The Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health will administer the fund through the department, based on a recommendation from the Admissions Committee. The recipient must remain in good academic standing throughout their graduate career.
The ES Undergraduate Summer scholarship is intended for students who are required to take PAS 407 Gross Anatomy for their concentration (Pre-PT or Pre-Health). This scholarship is available to UB students only (current ES undergraduate students or combined BS/DPT students) and is intended to help defray costs associated with the course PAS 407 Human Gross Anatomy.
Eligibility is based on
Exercise science students with a prerequisite GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 and enrolled in PAS 407 Human Gross Anatomy must submit by email, a resume and a letter outlining their qualifications by 4 p.m., April 30, to Maureen Lannen. Awards will be announced by May 10. Up to three scholarships of $500 each will be awarded.
This monetary award is given to a senior student who exemplifies leadership, service and academic excellence.
Honoring the first dean of the School of Health Related Professions, the J. Warren Perry Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences or Rehabilitation Science.
Awards typically range from $1,000 to $2,000.
Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic achievement and professional potential. Eligible students are either:
Buffalo native Annette Rachman began her studies at the University at Buffalo and spent most of her professional career as a dietitian at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Rachman designated that the bulk of her estate be used to provide scholarships for graduate nutrition students with a GPA or 3.0 or higher. Candidates may apply for the scholarship twice and are selected by the faculty of the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences.
Before his retirement from UB in 1985, Carlton R. Meyers was an inspirational mentor to many graduate students and was a strong supporter of graduate education.
Meyers established this award to recognize outstanding graduate students in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences. Students are nominated for this award by faculty of the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences. Final selection is made by the ENS Awards/Scholarship Committee.
Denise Howland was regarded as the area's premier dietitian working with the most complex, acute medical problems.
Denise Howland was held in high regard by her fellow dietitians and other health care providers she worked with. Throughout her relatively brief career, which was cut short by illness, she showed a demanding nature, expecting the most from herself and those she worked with. Her friends and colleagues remember her as a dynamic, intelligent dietitian at facilities such as ECMC and Sister's Hospital working in the ICU and other advanced care areas. The hallmark of her life was the desire to learn--shown by her return to school as an MS thesis student in nutrition.
Glenda was a Dietetic Intern preceptor for the University at Buffalo for many years. She was a registered dietitian and worked for 29 years at the Niagara County Office for the Aging.
She was well-known for her compassion and love of helping senior citizens. Glenda was also very active in the dietetics profession, serving as past president of the WNY Dietetic Association, NYS Aging Services Dietitians, NYS Association of Nutrition & Aging Programs, Meals-on-Wheels of America and many more.
Glenda and her husband, John, had a wonderful relationship with the University at Buffalo, especially the students. They helped countless students as they began their challenging and rewarding journey into the dietetic profession. She lived graciously and courageously, inspiring and teaching countless friends, loved ones and students.
Honoring the first dean of the School of Health Related Professions, the J. Warren Perry Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences or Rehabilitation Science.
Awards typically range from $1,000 to $2,000.
Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic achievement and professional potential. Eligible students are either:
Awarded to a current University at Buffalo Nutrition Science or Exercise Science graduate student completing thesis work.
To his family and friends, Matthew Morris was their glue, inspiration, often voice of reason. Self-improvement and lifelong learning framed his life. His quiet voice in the ear of his friends and family helped everyone he touched look at life with a renewed sense of purpose. Matt cared about helping others in their research. He would come in at odd hours to participate in any way that he could. Always trying to learn more was Matt's hallmark while he was in his undergraduate education and more so when he was finishing his MS thesis work, which was cut short by his unexpected passing.
This award supports first-generation graduate students attending one of the five health sciences schools.
The Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship fund provides one-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded) and is available to students pursuing a graduate degree in any of the following schools:
The Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences presents the award.
One-third in state tuition for up to four years, based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a graduate program in one of the five UB Health Sciences schools.
Submit a completed application to the Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences.
We are not accepting applications at this time for the Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship.
Applications will be accepted again starting in July 2022.
Successful applicants will be notified in writing.
This monetary award is given to a senior student who exemplifies leadership, service and academic excellence.
Paul was committed to the athletic trainers he served and helped provide them ideal conditions for caring for athletes.
Paul DeMartinis worked for many years at Medco, a Buffalo based medical supply company. He championed the role of the athletic trainer in all sports organizations, from grade-school teams to the pros. Paul was committed to the athletic trainers he served and helped provide them ideal conditions for caring for athletes. It was natural to connect Paul’s legacy with helping future athletic trainers complete their education.
At the School of Public Health and Health Professions, a special convergence exists between Paul’s efforts and the school's plans to strengthen its Athletic Training Program. This student assistance award will ensure that Paul’s name will be forever linked with the success in this effort.
Awarded to a current University at Buffalo Nutrition Science or Exercise Science graduate student completing thesis work.
To his family and friends, Matthew Morris was their glue, inspiration, often voice of reason. Self-improvement and lifelong learning framed his life. His quiet voice in the ear of his friends and family helped everyone he touched look at life with a renewed sense of purpose. Matt cared about helping others in their research. He would come in at odd hours to participate in any way that he could. Always trying to learn more was Matt's hallmark while he was in his undergraduate education and more so when he was finishing his MS thesis work, which was cut short by his unexpected passing.
This scholarship supports graduate, doctoral and professional students in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy or physical therapy in their final academic year.
The ASCEND Scholarship fund provides $9,500 in tuition for the final academic year and is available to graduate, doctoral, and professional students pursuing a degree in one of these areas of study:
Recipients should have a desire to work in the United States and contribute in a meaningful way to their community.
Recipients will be strongly encouraged to attend ASCEND career development events initiated by Triad Healthcare Recruiting.
The Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences presents the award.
$9,500, awarded in equal amounts during the fall and spring semesters.
Applicants must be:
Recipients should have a desire to work in the United States and contribute in a meaningful way to their community.
Dharshan S. Jayasinghe, CEL’ 12, BS ’03, is the CEO of Triad Healthcare Recruiting and his wife, Shannon Jayasinghe, serves as president. They both strongly believe in social responsibility and community service, improving the health and wellness of communities, and improving access to college education.
In this spirit, they have committed $1 million to develop the ASCEND Triad Healthcare Recruiting Scholarship, which provides academic support to passionate and committed students at over 50 colleges and universities across the United States.
Honoring the first dean of the School of Health Related Professions, the J. Warren Perry Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences or Rehabilitation Science.
Awards typically range from $1,000 to $2,000.
Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic achievement and professional potential. Eligible students are either:
This scholarship for fifth-year occupational therapy students is awarded in memory of Kathy Shaffer, a 1987 graduate of the UB Department of Occupational Therapy's baccalaureate program and senior therapist at Erie County Medical Center.
Kathleen Shaffer’s contributions to UB included course instruction and fieldwork supervision of students. She is best remembered for her excellent clinical skills and mentoring relationships with students.
This award supports first-generation graduate students attending one of the five health sciences schools.
The Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship fund provides one-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded) and is available to students pursuing a graduate degree in any of the following schools:
The Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences presents the award.
One-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded).
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a graduate program in one of the five UB Health Sciences schools.
With a focus in health law and corporate law and specialized expertise in hospital/university affiliation agreements, Maureen R. L. Mussenden served as associate counsel in UB’s Academic Health Center. A native of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, she earned a BA from Keuka College and a JD from Cornell Law School. She was a member of several legal organizations and also was actively involved with numerous community organizations. She died in 2010 at age 54, after a courageous battle with cancer.
To honor the memory of Maureen R. L. Mussenden and the professional and personal values she espoused, the Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship has been established to help support the education of students pursuing a graduate degree in one of the UB Health Sciences Schools.
Eleanor Stonegraber was an occupational therapist in the Buffalo and Rochester areas and director of occupational therapy at the Rochester Psychiatric Center at the time of her retirement in 1959.
Established in memory of Eleanor C. and David P. Stonegraber, the Stonegraber Scholarship Fund supports occupational and physical therapy students entering their last year of study.
Awards typically range from $500 to $2,000.
To qualify, a student must:
However, students interested in the Stonegraber Scholarship should file a financial statement with the Financial Aid Office during the fall semester of their fourth year.
The Stonegraber Scholarship provides partial funding for occupational therapy and physical therapy students entering their last year of study. To qualify for this scholarship, an applicant must not have previously received a Stonegraber Award and must:
File a financial statement with the Financial Aid Office during the fall semester and provide supplemental material with the application:
Named for a longtime UB faculty member, the Susan E. Bennett Memorial Scholarship continues Sue’s life work and legacy through current and future students in the Physical Therapy program in the Department of Rehabilitation Science.
Susan Bennett, DPT, EdD, MS, a longtime UB faculty member and pioneer in rehabilitation practices for people with multiple sclerosis, died in 2020 after a battle with cancer. She is remembered as a kind and generous teacher, mentor, colleague and friend, most notably for her caring, empathy and dedication to her students and patients.
A clinical professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and interim chair of the department from 2016-18, Bennett founded her physical therapy practice, Bennett Rehabilitation Institute, in 1992. The practice is a leader in treating patients with neurological conditions. Sue was the first rehabilitation professional to receive the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers’ Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual whose decades-long commitment has driven significant advances in the care of people with MS.
$4,000 is awarded each year.
Awarded to students enrolled in the Department of Rehabilitation Science who demonstrate promise in the field of physical therapy. In order to build upon Sue’s legacy, preference will be given to students with a desire to work in neurological rehabilitation or with an interest in treating MS patients.
This scholarship supports graduate, doctoral and professional students in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy or physical therapy in their final academic year.
The ASCEND Scholarship fund provides $9,500 in tuition for the final academic year and is available to graduate, doctoral, and professional students pursuing a degree in one of these areas of study:
Recipients should have a desire to work in the United States and contribute in a meaningful way to their community.
Recipients will be strongly encouraged to attend ASCEND career development events initiated by Triad Healthcare Recruiting.
The Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences presents the award.
$9,500, awarded in equal amounts during the fall and spring semesters.
Applicants must be:
Recipients should have a desire to work in the United States and contribute in a meaningful way to their community.
Dharshan S. Jayasinghe, CEL’ 12, BS ’03, is the CEO of Triad Healthcare Recruiting and his wife, Shannon Jayasinghe, serves as president. They both strongly believe in social responsibility and community service, improving the health and wellness of communities, and improving access to college education.
In this spirit, they have committed $1 million to develop the ASCEND Triad Healthcare Recruiting Scholarship, which provides academic support to passionate and committed students at over 50 colleges and universities across the United States.
Al Caffiero was one of the most prominent physical therapists in Western New York.
Throughout his distinguished career, Al Caffiero displayed a caring attitude, altruism, creativity, clinical insight, dedication to the profession and an inspiring degree of optimism. Consistent with his vision for the profession and his caring attitude toward students, he and his friends established this scholarship.
This scholarship that is awarded to doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students during their second year of study at UB.
Applicants must be DPT students in their first year of professional study. Selection criteria include history of community/professional service, financial need, professional promise and academic performance.
Named for a longtime UB faculty member, the Susan E. Bennett Memorial Scholarship continues Sue’s life work and legacy through current and future students in the Physical Therapy program in the Department of Rehabilitation Science.
Susan Bennett, DPT, EdD, MS, a longtime UB faculty member and pioneer in rehabilitation practices for people with multiple sclerosis, died in 2020 after a battle with cancer. She is remembered as a kind and generous teacher, mentor, colleague and friend, most notably for her caring, empathy and dedication to her students and patients.
A clinical professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and interim chair of the department from 2016-18, Bennett founded her physical therapy practice, Bennett Rehabilitation Institute, in 1992. The practice is a leader in treating patients with neurological conditions. Sue was the first rehabilitation professional to receive the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers’ Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual whose decades-long commitment has driven significant advances in the care of people with MS.
$4,000 is awarded each year.
Awarded to students enrolled in the Department of Rehabilitation Science who demonstrate promise in the field of physical therapy. In order to build upon Sue’s legacy, preference will be given to students with a desire to work in neurological rehabilitation or with an interest in treating MS patients.
The Dr. Michael F. Noe Diversity Scholarship provides scholarships to students from historically underrepresented populations, including Native Americans, who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. It is intended to promote educational diversity, equity, and inclusion consistent with the values of the School of Public Health and Health Professions.
The vision for the Dr. Michael F. Noe Diversity Scholarship not only is to financially support students who are pursuing a degree in the SPHHP, but also to attract and retain the best candidates, foster student growth outside of the classroom, and ultimately benefit diverse populations that the school serves. A service requirement is highly recommended and will be determined by the Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) offers stipends and tuition scholarships to students who have been admitted to a master's-level graduate program or the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, who will be enrolled on a full-time basis, and students who will contribute to the diversity of the student body in the graduate or professional program in which they will be enrolled. Applicants to the BS/MS in occupational therapy may also apply for a tuition scholarship which is awarded for the MS portion of the degree (final 2 years).
Students who will contribute to the diversity of their program and their field based on sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, religion, socio-economic status, veteran status, first-generation status, or experience of exclusion are encouraged to apply for these awards. Students who can demonstrate that they have overcome a disadvantage or other impediment to success in higher education are especially encouraged to nominate themselves.
Students apply for a diversity award when applying for admission to the program of their choice. However, information shared in the diversity award application is not used for admission decisions.
The goal of this fund is to reduce barriers to attending SPHHP professional programs among students from diverse backgrounds and support pathway programs.
SPHHP's learning community is enriched by differences in perspectives and background. A diverse student body, faculty and staff is instrumental in promoting cultural competence in public health and clinical practice. The school therefore is taking action to increase diversity among students, faculty and staff, with first in family to attend college, sex, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, religion, socio-economic status, veteran status, students who have experienced social exclusion, and to support the specific needs of international, first-generation, transfer and returning students.
The fund will provides tuition support to professional and other graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
History of the Fund
In Spring 2018, Greer Hamilton, MSW ’16, and Danise C. Wilson, MPH ’14, launched the Hamilton Wilson Student Support Fund to promote diversity and representation within their professions and health and human service workforce. As graduates of the University at Buffalo MSW and MPH programs, they recognized the need to support students to ensure their success during school and within their career.
Fund Overview
The Hamilton Wilson Fund provides $1,000 in support for a student who is a member of a traditionally underrepresented population enrolled in the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs at the University at Buffalo. The award is meant to be used towards school-related expenses such as books, field placement, transportation and other needs awardees may have. Students may apply in any year of their program as long as they are enrolled in MPH courses in the semester during which they apply. A call for applications is typically circulated in September.
The Office of Global Health Initiatives (OGHI) offers funding for UB School of Public Health and Health Professions’ (SPHHP) students interested in interacting with public health initiatives and services in resource-poor settings in the United States or in a global setting. These awards are made possible in part by generous support from OGHI Founding Director Dr. Arthur Goshin.
UB SPHHP graduate students are eligible to apply for field work funding and may propose working locally on a topic of global interest, or internationally.
For local projects, up to $500 to offset the cost of research. For international projects, up to $2,500 or the cost of travel and per-diem.
Students engaged in international fieldwork must adhere to UB travel policies and complete required documentation well in advance of travel. International fieldwork award recipients must turn in budget justification forms and receipts to the OGHI coordinator. Each award recipient will present his/her findings to SPHHP faculty and staff in a format arranged by OGHI. Additionally, award recipients will be required to present their work at the Annual Perry Poster session organized by SPHHP.
This award supports first-generation graduate students attending one of the five health sciences schools.
The Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship fund provides one-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded) and is available to students pursuing a graduate degree in any of the following schools:
The Office of the Vice President for Health Sciences presents the award.
One-third in state tuition for up to four years (based on the tuition the year the scholarship is awarded).
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a graduate program in one of the five UB Health Sciences schools.
With a focus in health law and corporate law and specialized expertise in hospital/university affiliation agreements, Maureen R. L. Mussenden served as associate counsel in UB’s Academic Health Center. A native of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, she earned a BA from Keuka College and a JD from Cornell Law School. She was a member of several legal organizations and also was actively involved with numerous community organizations. She died in 2010 at age 54, after a courageous battle with cancer.
To honor the memory of Maureen R. L. Mussenden and the professional and personal values she espoused, the Maureen R. L. Mussenden Scholarship has been established to help support the education of students pursuing a graduate degree in one of the UB Health Sciences Schools.
A one-time award will be presented in memory of Julio Ramirez, MPH/MSW `21, BA `18, who died tragically on April 21, 2022. As a young mental health counselor in New York City, Julio had a zest for life and a loving commitment to not only his friends and family, but to everyone in his community, especially those that have been marginalized. This award will be presented to a UB MPH/MSW who represents Julio’s dedication and passion for addressing the social issues affecting the health of individuals, families, communities and populations. Nominations can be made by faculty, field educators, field liaisons or fellow students. Find the nomination form here. Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 19, 2023.