Maternal and Child Health
Both maternal and child health are interdependent and substantially contributing to high burden of mortality worldwide. Every year, 289 000 women die due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth, and 6.6 million children below 5 years of age die of complications in the newborn period and of common childhood diseases. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which includes Tanzania, contribute higher proportion of maternal and child mortality. Due to considerable proportion of mortality being attributed by maternal and child health, the United Nations together with other international agencies incorporated the two into Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5. In this regard, Tanzania through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) adopted different strategies and efforts to promote safe motherhood and improve child survival. Similarly, in an effort to improve maternal and child health, Tanzania’s government has declared maternal and child health services to be exempt from user fees in government facilities.
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Matching Maternal and Child Health Colleges
Bank Street College of Education
Four or more years; Private not for profit |
Johns Hopkins University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $58,720 average out-state tuition; $58,720 average in-state tuition |
Union Institute & University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $16,841 average out-state tuition; $16,841 average in-state tuition |
Missouri State University-Springfield
Four or more years; Public; $15,400 average out-state tuition; $7,196 average in-state tuition |
Bastyr University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $27,570 average out-state tuition; $27,570 average in-state tuition |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Four or more years; Public; $34,882 average out-state tuition; $7,019 average in-state tuition |
Loma Linda University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $32,736 average out-state tuition; $32,736 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Maternal and Child Health Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal PolicyMorris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation |
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award $25,000 |
deadline May 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy is available to Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are pursuing studies in advanced degrees in health care fields. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, have completed at least one... View Scholarship Details |
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AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow ScholarshipAmerican Medical Association Foundation |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this... View Scholarship Details |
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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow ScholarshipAmerican Medical Association Foundation |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply. View Scholarship Details |
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Allman Medical ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular... View Scholarship Details |
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UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award $10,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe UNCF/CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship is available to full-time, junior-level undergraduate students who identify as African American/Black or Latino/a/e. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be majoring in pharmacy, nursing, business management, biology, biochemistry, finance, operations/supply chain,... View Scholarship Details |
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Healthcare ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Healthcare Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a career in Healthcare at any University in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA in order to to eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson UniversityHuston-Tillotson University |
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award $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMCNebraska Methodist College |
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award $6,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship is open to students at Nebraska Methodist College who are pursuing an associates degree in allied health. Freshmen must either have a minimum GPA of 3.2 in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in HealthcareBinghamton University - State University of New York |
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award $5,250 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in Healthcare is open to individuals who have attained a bachelor’s degree or will be completing a bachelor’s degree soon and those returning to seek an additional master’s degree. You must be actively employed in a healthcare field in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
Maternal and Child Health Related Majors
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Physician Associate/Assistant
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Dentistry
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Public Health
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Dental Assisting/Assistant