Medical Anthropology

Medical anthropology studies "human health and disease, health care systems, and biocultural adaptation". It views humans from multidimensional and ecological perspectives. It is one of the most highly developed areas of anthropology and applied anthropology, and is a subfield of social and cultural anthropology that examines the ways in which culture and society are organized around or influenced by issues of health, health care and related issues.

The term "medical anthropology" has been used since 1963 as a label for empirical research and theoretical production by anthropologists into the social processes and cultural representations of health, illness and the nursing/care practices associated with these.

Furthermore, in Europe the terms "anthropology of medicine", "anthropology of health" and "anthropology of illness" have also been used, and "medical anthropology", was also a translation of the 19th century Dutch term "medische anthropologie". This term was chosen by some authors during the 1940s to refer to philosophical studies on health and illness.

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Washington University in St Louis

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,750 average out-state tuition; $57,750 average in-state tuition

Creighton University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $42,618 average out-state tuition; $42,618 average in-state tuition

SUNY College at Geneseo

Four or more years; Public; $16,980 average out-state tuition; $7,070 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

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $34,101 average out-state tuition; $11,018 average in-state tuition

University of Miami

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $53,112 average out-state tuition; $53,112 average in-state tuition

Swarthmore College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $55,856 average out-state tuition; $55,856 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Medical Anthropology Majors

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Elevations Scholars at CU

University of Colorado Boulder

$8,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

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The Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo...

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Elevations Scholars at CU

University of Colorado Boulder

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$8,000

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March 15, 2025
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The Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo...

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Up to $22,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

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The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Up to $22,000

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January 15, 2025
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The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

$4,000 January 31, 2025 See Details

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The APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship is available to underrepresented graduate students. Preference will be given to African American/Black students and students preparing for a career in academia, clinical service delivery, or public policy. Selection is based on academic merit, personal statement, and financial need.

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APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

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$4,000

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January 31, 2025
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The APF Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship is available to underrepresented graduate students. Preference will be given to African American/Black students and students preparing for a career in academia, clinical service delivery, or public policy. Selection is based on academic merit, personal statement, and financial need.

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WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship

Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery

$3,500 December 13, 2024 See Details

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The WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship is open to female students who are residents of Washington. You must be pursuing a degree or career path in a STEM field in order to be considered for this award.

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WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship

Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery

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$3,500

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December 13, 2024
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The WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship is open to female students who are residents of Washington. You must be pursuing a degree or career path in a STEM field in order to be considered for this award.

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HUSAS Scholarship

Society for American Archaeology

$3,000 January 31, 2025 See Details

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The HUSAS Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in archaeology. To be eligible for this award, you must identify as belonging to an underrepresented minority population and be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada.

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HUSAS Scholarship

Society for American Archaeology

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$3,000

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January 31, 2025
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The HUSAS Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in archaeology. To be eligible for this award, you must identify as belonging to an underrepresented minority population and be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada.

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ISF Policy Scholarship

Islamic Scholarship Fund

Up to $10,000 March 22, 2025 See Details

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The ISF Policy Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are Muslim or active members of the Muslim community. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing a degree in international relations or affairs, political science, public policy, public administration, anthropology, or sociology. Additionally, you...

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ISF Policy Scholarship

Islamic Scholarship Fund

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Up to $10,000

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March 22, 2025
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The ISF Policy Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are Muslim or active members of the Muslim community. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing a degree in international relations or affairs, political science, public policy, public administration, anthropology, or sociology. Additionally, you...

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ISF Media Scholarship

Islamic Scholarship Fund

Up to $10,000 March 22, 2025 See Details

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The ISF Media Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are Muslim or active members of the Muslim community. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing a degree in media studies, writing, or journalism. Additionally, you should have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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ISF Media Scholarship

Islamic Scholarship Fund

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Up to $10,000

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March 22, 2025
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The ISF Media Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are Muslim or active members of the Muslim community. To be considered for this award, you must be pursuing a degree in media studies, writing, or journalism. Additionally, you should have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship

Mental Health America of Tarrant County

Up to $5,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

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The Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship is available to students pursuing careers in the field of mental health and wellness. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Tarrant County, Texas. Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher. Selection is based on a 200 -...

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Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship

Mental Health America of Tarrant County

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Up to $5,000

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March 15, 2025
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The Mental Health America of Tarrant County Scholarship is available to students pursuing careers in the field of mental health and wellness. To be considered for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Tarrant County, Texas. Preference will be given to students with a GPA of 3.0 and higher. Selection is based on a 200 -...

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Kirsten C. Feldman Memorial Scholarship

West Los Angeles College

$1,000 Varies See Details

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The Kirsten C. Feldman Memorial Scholarship is available to students at West Los Angeles College who are majoring in social sciences. Preference will be given to students majoring in anthropology.

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Kirsten C. Feldman Memorial Scholarship

West Los Angeles College

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$1,000

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The Kirsten C. Feldman Memorial Scholarship is available to students at West Los Angeles College who are majoring in social sciences. Preference will be given to students majoring in anthropology.

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OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship

OHM Advisors

$1,000 November 30, 2024 See Details

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The OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship is available to female and BIPOC students who plan to enroll in a STEM program or related field at an accredited institution. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit and a one-page essay submission.

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OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship

OHM Advisors

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$1,000

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November 30, 2024
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The OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship is available to female and BIPOC students who plan to enroll in a STEM program or related field at an accredited institution. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit and a one-page essay submission.

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