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2026 PHiR Scholarship Application

The Public Health in the Rockies 2026 Scholarship Application is open.

For these awards, an individual must currently:
● Be employed in a Public Health, Community related or be in a position that promotes overall health including physical, mental health and spiritual health.
● Be an active member of the Colorado Public Health Association
● Be available for 2 hours of volunteering each day for the PHIR Conference.

In alignment with CPHA’s commitment to health equity and diversifying the public health workforce, we will consider demographic differences to support individuals’ ability to attend Public Health in the Rockies 2026. Specifically, we will prioritize our scholarship funds to support public health students and professionals who are underrepresented in health sciences fields and careers. This includes, and is not limited to racial, ethnic, gender, faith group identity, language, national origin and ability.

Reminder: The Colorado School of Public Health has a separate scholarship for their students. Please email Katie Brumfield at KATHERINE.BRUMFIELD@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU for more information and to apply.

You will be notified of your status by July 24th, 2026.
1.First and Last Name(Required.)
2.Email Address(Required.)
3.Organization/Affiliation (Required.)
4.Please select one criteria that describes your current occupation:(Required.)
5.Why are you applying for this scholarship opportunity? (500 Words or less)(Required.)
6.List and describe two goals you hope to accomplish by attending the PHIR Conference?(Required.)
7.In what ways would you like to extend your involvement in PHIR in your community?(Required.)
8.Describe what diversity, equity and inclusion mean to you and why are they important in Public Health?(Required.)
9.Applicant must be available for volunteering during the PhiR Conference for a minimum one hour commitment.

(Check box to accept this statement)