The Karen H. Evans Memorial Scholarship

Application Information

The application period is open from July 1 to September 22, 2025.  Applicants will be notified of a decision on or before October 16, 2025, at the 2025 Health Educator's Institute. 

Eligibility Requirements for Applicants 

• Must be a full-time or part-time student for the 2025-2026 academic year; and
• Must be enrolled in a health education/promotion or related program; and
• Must be a current resident of Ohio; and
• Must plan to work in a community or public health setting; and 
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Timeline  

• Application period is from July 1 to September 22. The deadline to apply is September 22 at 11:59 p.m.

• Applicants will need to complete the application form and submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member AND provide unofficial/official transcripts.

Application Instructions 

1. Click here to begin the application, which must be completed in one sitting.
2. Closing the form before submission will result in the need to start a new application.
3. Applicants must email the the following supporting documentation to Jenna Amerine.
• A letter of recommendation from a faculty member;
• Unofficial/official transcripts

Please contact Ohio SOPHE's Scholarship Committee Chair, Jenna Amerine with questions.