About the Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to advance and improve public health in Nevada, the U.S. and in the world. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is pursuing a Public Health graduate degree, with preference given to doctoral level students with an interest in global and environmental health. The scholarship will first be applied to any tuition balance the student may have; and any remaining funds shall be distributed to the student as a monetary award.

Recipients may reapply for this scholarship in subsequent years, provided they maintain the scholarship criteria and remain in good standing with the institution. Any Change of Conditions to this document references the policies of the Board of Regents of the NSHE, and the University.

Who is Eligible to Apply

  1. Student(s) must be enrolled full-time in 51ԹϺ and must be in pursuit of a graduate degree within the School of Public Health;
  2. Student(s) must have a minimum 3.8 cumulative grade point average;
  3. Student(s) must show financial need;
  4. Student(s) must demonstrate an interest in global health, environmental and occupational health, or climate change;
  5. Strong preference will be given to a doctoral level graduate student with a research interest in global health, environmental and occupational health, or climate change.

How is the Candidate Selected

The candidate(s) shall be selected by the School of Public Health (Scholarship Committee) from among those applying through Financial Aid and Scholarships (Office). If the Committee fails to determine an eligible candidate(s) for the scholarship, the Office shall make such determination. Donors to the scholarship fund may not participate in the selection of students for this award. Recipients may not reapply for this scholarship.

How to Apply

Students should submit the following application materials (no more than one page total) by email to scholarships.sph@unlv.edu no later than March 7, 2025:

  • CV or Resume
  • Personal Statement (1,000 words), which answers the following questions
  • Describe your reasons for entering the field of public health
  • Describe your research interests as they pertain to global health, environmental and occupational health, or climate change
  • Email subject line should contain “Last Name and Award” being applied to

The awards will be given at the May 2, 2025 School of Public Health Awards Ceremony. Attendance is required.

Award Stipulations

Recipient(s) of the Francisco Sy Endowed Scholarship for Global & Environmental Health grant(s) 51ԹϺ the right to publish their name and use the applicant’s likeness in a photograph in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration. These materials will become the property of 51ԹϺ and will not be returned. Recipient(s) grant(s) 51ԹϺ the authority to edit, alter, copy, publish or distribute this photo for purpose of publicizing 51ԹϺ’s programs or for any other lawful purpose.