MPH Fellowship
About the MPH Fellowship
The Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health offers three fellowships each year to students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in completing the Maternal and Child Health Certificate.
Fellowship recipients will receive:
- A $15,000 scholarship for their first year
- A $15,000 scholarship for their second year
- Up to $3,000 per semester REAL award for an MCH-related position
- $2,000 in practicum assistance
Eligibility
Requirement 1
From a historically disadvantaged background
Requirement 2
US citizenship or permanent resident
Requirement 3
Accepted into a full time MPH or MSPH program at RSPH.
Requirement 4
Apply to the MCH Certificate program by the deadline listed in the How to Apply section below.
How to apply
- Follow the application process for the MCH certificate program. Details can be found here. Note: there is not a separate application for the fellowship. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be considered for the fellowship.
- Apply by January 29 to be considered for the fellowship
Meet our current fellows
Kaitlyn Plummer ’25
“I am beyond grateful to be selected as one of this year’s recipients of the MCH Fellowship. With this program’s interdisciplinary and collaborative nature, I can expand my knowledge and further cultivate my drive to improve the quality of reproductive and maternal health care for all women and birthing people. This fellowship will allow me to grow as a leader while seeking maternal and reproductive health justice for those in Black and marginalized communities.I look forward to developing meaningful relationships with my peers, faculty, and other MCH changemakers passionate about reducing MCH disparities.”
Oummu Barrie ’25
“I am honored to be one of the MCH Fellowship recipients this year and to join a cohort of passionate public health professionals. This fellowship will allow me to develop a stronger foundation in MCH and allow me to further sharpen my policy-making and advocacy skills. I look forward to working with and forming meaningful connections with my classmates, faculty, and various MCH professionals.”
Eden Wakiweya ’25
“I am beyond honored to receive the MCH Fellowship and be a part of this incredible cohort of passionate and knowledgeable public health professionals. This fellowship will allow me the opportunity to partner with public health advocates to build networks of support for birthing people, children, and families and social change for greater access to the services of society. I believe the road to equity runs through community, and I am passionate about having a career that honors the assets and cultures of immigrant and refugee communities when engaging in public health efforts. I look forward to learning from and collaborating with various MCH experts through this fellowship!”
Brianna Alfaro ’24
“The MCH fellowship has been vital to my growth as a student in public health. Through connecting with current and future leaders in the world of MCH, I’ve been given an opportunity to expand my knowledge, cultivate my passion, and strengthen the skills needed to improve health outcomes in the reproductive health space. I look forward to building community with my equally passionate MCH colleagues as we work together to improve health equity and advocate for reproductive justice.”
Almalina Gomes ’24
“The MCH fellowship has facilitated a space where I can learn and grow with faculty and peers with similar interests as my own. It has given me the opportunity to dive deeper into the health concerns of mothers and children and has provided me will skills that can be used to enact sustainable change in this community. I look forward to partnering with other leaders in maternal and child health through this fellowship.”
Bajha Jordan ’24
“It is with great honor I receive the MCH Fellowship. I aspire to work with grassroots organizations to advance affirming reproductive health services and pregnancy care (with an emphasis on Doula support) for Black and Indigenous people, especially who are transgender and non-binary. This fellowship will provide me with the theoretical concepts and research skills to work with such communities, and further advocate for reproductive justice and health equity for all people. I look forward to learning from my colleagues and collaborating on health promotion efforts that are holistic and justice driven.”
Jenna Paritee ’24
“The MCH Fellowship allows me the opportunity to expand my foundational knowledge of maternal and child health. Through this educational experience, I have gained mentors and friends who are current/future change makers, tactile empowerment for a seamless transition into this specialized field, and the chance to evolve my theoretical and application skills. I am extremely grateful to the fellowship for the focus on bringing birthing people and their stories to life, and the emphasis on community-based practices.”
