To support scholarship and students in the Public Health program at West Virginia University, the Gamma Mu chapter of the Delta Omega Honor Society has established the William A. Neal Award. This award is designed to enrich students' experiences by providing funding for community-engaged research or involvement in community service learning events within West Virginia. The supported initiative must be project-based and requires active involvement from the student in such activities. This funding is limited, but all requests will be reviewed and considered. Funds will be provided based on request, availability, and merit. This award cannot be used for tuition, to support program stipends, books, etc. Instead, it is meant to support a specific community public health initiative. Award will be granted up to $200.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must satisfy the following criteria:
- Must be a student (undergraduate or graduate) in the WVU School of Public Health when receiving the award.
- Enrolled in at least one (1) credit hour during the semester that the award will be received.
- Be in good academic and financial standing in accordance with the university's policies.
- The application must be received at least four (4) weeks prior to the funding due date.
Application Procedures
- Complete the attached application (via google forms).
- Prepare a current resume or CV.
- Write and submit a brief synopsis (500 words, maximum) on your intended use of the award that clearly articulates their goals for a non-specialist (i.e., someone outside of that field of work). Include how the use of this award will contribute to public health and contribute to their professional development.
- Request a letter of support/recommendation from a member of the WVU faculty. Please have them send it directly to the Gamma Mu president email address: hac0014@mix.wvu.edu.
- Submit a resume/CV and the brief synopsis to the Gamma Mu president email address: hac0014@mix.wvu.edu.
Selection Process
Each application will be reviewed by the Gamma Mu leadership team and faculty advisor. Award selection will be based on the:
- Public health impact
- Strength of brief synopsis & brief budget
- Faculty letter of support
- Resume or CV
- Completed application
Once the application has been reviewed, applicants will be notified by email about their decision. Submission deadline is April, 15th at 4:00pm.
If you have been selected as an award recipient, we would appreciate hearing back from you after your research, community service, or other public health event (not required, but appreciated). We would love to know how the event went and how it has contributed to the greater public health good!
