LEAP Scholarship

Empowering and strengthening the public sector public health workforce

The Leadership and Education Advancement Program (LEAP) is a scholarship designed to meet the needs of state, local, federal, county, and tribal public health professionals who are looking to advance their public health careers.

This unique program is exclusively available to current or recently employed (within the past year) full-time or part-time public health professionals working within government agencies. Whether you are at the state, local, tribal, or federal level, this program will help you tailor your public health journey to achieve your career goals.

Why Choose This Program?

• Tailored Curriculum:
  Delivered through the Charlotte Master of Public Health (MPH) program, the curriculum provides foundational public health skills and knowledge, coupled with a focus on leadership and management skills, to meet the needs of public sector public health professionals.
• Accessible Format:
  This program is primarily online to fit the schedules of working professionals, with a one-week, in-person residency at Northeastern University’s Charlotte, NC, campus.
• Affordability:
  With scholarships applied, total tuition is approximately $25,000.
• Accredited Excellence:
  You’ll earn a fully accredited MPH degree, backed by the rigor and reputation of Northeastern University.

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for professionals located in North Carolina, South Carolina, and the surrounding region, who are committed to driving impactful change in public health policy, practice, and administration.

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