The SPH Double Eagle Endowed II Scholarships support undergraduate students in public health who are committed to ensuring healthier communities in our region and abroad. Each student receives funding that can be used for tuition, travel, books, fees, and other educational needs.
Cassi Flint cried tears of excitement when she learned she had received a Double Eagle Endowed II Scholarship. “All the stress of scrambling to make rent each month while devoting proper time and energy to my coursework melted away in that minute,” said Cassi, a senior majoring in Public Health. “I am grateful beyond words for this award.”
The scholarship came at a critical time for her. Cassi started an internship in December with Seattle-based PATH (working with its Global Communications and Engagement team) and is beginning her public health capstone project. “Thanks to the financial cushion this scholarship provides,” she says, “I can now fully invest myself in these projects, which in turn will allow me to learn more from the experiences.” Cassi has also covered public health for the UW’s student paper, The Daily. She hopes to combine her passion for writing and women’s health issues by working in health communications.
Eduardo Flores, a senior in Public Health, immigrated to the U.S. as a small child. He hopes to give back to his community by helping immigrant populations access basic health resources. “This scholarship is a blessing,” he says. “It will help me prepare, gather the needed supplies, and focus on what I need to do.”
Eduardo is thinking about minoring in diversity, which would take an extra quarter. After graduation, he hopes to find an internship that leads to a job. He’s also considering earning a master’s degree in public health “that will propel me closer to my dreams.”
* Made possible by generous donations from friends of SPH. If you are interested in learning more about supporting our students, please contact Megan Ingram, at mkingram@uw.edu or 206-616-7197.