Health Science Resources & Opportunities
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Summer Opportunities in Health Sciences
Explore summer programs offered by Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) to strengthen your academic and professional preparation in health sciences, medicine, and related fields.
Located in Claremont, California, KGI offers a range of online and in-person summer programs in areas such as research, healthcare, biotechnology, engineering, and clinical practice.
Available Programs Include:
- Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
- Lab2Launch
- Mission: STEM-Possible
- The Super Heroes of STEM High School Summer Program
- Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics Summer
- Pre-Pharmacy Enrichment Program
- Undergraduate Summer Science Courses
Internships
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
For more information, visit the NIH UGSP program page: Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Global Mental Health abroad offers undergraduate student opportunities in global mental health learning and experiences.
The program is unpaid, but students may apply for a stipend to help support participation cost.
For more information, visit: Global Mental Health Undergraduate Opportunities
The California Department of Health (CDPH) offers paid internships, with limited number of unpaid volunteer placement available.
Students interested in applying should send a resume and cover letter to CDPHInternships@cdph.ca.gov. Applicants interested in unpaid volunteer opportunities should express this in their cover letter.
If a student is not placed in a paid internship, CDPH may offer consideration for a volunteer placement based on availability. Volunteer opportunities depend on supervisor capacity and program demand.
For more information, refer to the program information and FAQ section.
The Student Opportunity Center (SOC) provides information of internships, summer research experience, and other experiential learning opportunities.
Students (and faculty) can create accounts and access the Student Opportunity Center (SOC) online dashboard to explore available opportunities. Instructions for account setup and brief overview video is available within the platform. Also, the SOC is now accepting student requests for online research conference funding. They ask that students include a brief statement of support from a faculty mentor as part of the application.
The Panetta Congressional Internship Program offers students a fully funded opportunity to gain hands-on experience in government and public service through a semester-long internship in Washington, D.C. Participants earn academic credit while developing leadership skills and learning about the legislative process.
For more information, visit: Panetta Congressional Internship Program
The COPE Health Scholars Programoffers internship opportunity that provide hands-on experience in healthcare settings. Many students have participated in the program and found it valuable in exploring potential careers in nursing and other healthcare fields.
Participants may also gain experience in hospital administration roles, in addition to clinical exposure. A program fee is required to cover training, background checks, and uniform. However, scholarships may be available to assist with cost.
A short video is available to learn more about the program.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program (SIP) offers undergraduate students valuable hands-on research experience in biomedical, behavioral, and health-related sciences while working alongside leading researchers and healthcare professionals.
For more information, visit: Summer Internship Program (SIP)
Volunteer Opportunities
The American Red Cross offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for students interested in community service, public health, emergency preparedness, and disaster response. Opportunities are available both in-person and remotely, allowing students to gain valuable experience while making a positive impact in their communities.
Volunteer roles may include disaster relief, blood drive support, military and veteran services, community outreach, and other service-focused programs.
For more information and current volunteer opportunities, visit: American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities
Scholarships & Other Funding
EduMed Health Science Scholarships provides a collection of financial aid resources for students pursuing degrees in health science and related healthcare fields. The site includes scholarship databases, funding resources, and guidance for reducing educational costs.
For more information, visit: EduMed Scholarships
The Watermark Scholars program supports students through scholarship opportunities designed to promote academic success and professional development.
For more information, visit: Watermark Scholars.
Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for local students pursuing higher education. Scholarship eligibility and award amounts vary by program.
For more information, visit the VCCF Scholarships website.
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) offers scholarship and loan repayment programs for students pursuing careers in healthcare. These programs are designed to support the development of California’s healthcare workforce.
For information on available funding opportunities and scholarship application tips, visit the HCAI website.
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