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Six Latina students at the U of A Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health have received scholarships
Six Latina students at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health have received scholarships in recognition of their commitment and professional goals to serve Latino populations.
The scholarship recipients include master of public health (MPH) students Rebeca A. Arias, Melisa P. Celaya, Charlene Y. Clements, Irene A. Gutierrez, Francisca M. Hernández and Monica Vasquez.
Nationally, the UA Zuckerman College of Public Health has among the highest percentages of Hispanic and American Indian graduates and students enrolled, according to the Association of Schools of Public Health. The Hispanic Women's Corporation and Canyon Ranch partnered to provide scholarship money to Latina students in the field of public health. Applicants were evaluated on academic qualifications; demonstrated leadership in, and awareness of, Latino communities; fluency in Spanish and English; and financial need, among other criteria. Each recipient received either $4,000 or $2,000.
