Program Eligibility Criteria*

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or resident (DACA recipients eligible)  

• Must attend an institution in the U.S. or in a US territory. 

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

• Must possess an interest in exploring a career in the field of public health by the start of the program 

• Applicants must be:

  • Community college graduates or transfers to four-year institutions OR 

  • In a four-year institution and have completed at least two years of undergraduate education (regardless of credit standing) by the start of the program OR  

  • Recent college graduates (Fall or Winter 2023 or Spring 2024) who have not enrolled in a graduate program by the start of the program. 

• There is no GPA requirement. 

* additional criteria outlined in the application

Program Requirements

• Ability to be present in Los Angeles and participate in all program activities from Sunday, June 23 – Saturday, August 17, 2024. 

• Willingness to attend social and volunteer events on evenings and occasional weekends (virtually or in-person).

• Willingness to travel to the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia for a research poster showcase. 

• Willingness to stay engaged with the program for alumni tracking, professional development opportunities, maintaining contact with cohort, and participating in recruitment for the 2025 cohort.