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In April 1921, a group of physicians founded the South Carolina Public Health Association (SCPHA) in order to address critical public health issues in the state. SCPHA has since evolved into a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is incorporated under the State of South Carolina and has a diverse membership representing multiple disciplines.

2025 SCPHA Annual Conference - Registration is OPEN!

The SCPHA Annual Conference presents an exceptional opportunity for Public Health professionals and their allies from across the state to collaborate, network, and advance their knowledge. The benefits of attending the SCPHA Annual Conference include the chance to hear from distinguished speakers, learn about the latest updates on current practices and research within South Carolina, network with practitioners from across the state, mentorship opportunities for students and young professionals, and engage with student researchers through oral and poster presentations.

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2025 SCPHA Student Scholarship Applications Now Open

SCPHA offers the Public Health Scholarship and the Malcolm U. Dantzler Scholarship annually. These scholarships are each $500. Undergraduates and graduate students who are members in good standing of SCPHA are eligible to apply. Applications for 2025 are now open and are due by February 7th, 2025.

Application Requirements:

  • Applicants may apply for the scholarship themselves or be nominated by professionals in the field.
  • Applications and nominations are to be sent to the chair of the SCPHA Scholarship Committee.
  • Scholarship application forms must be postmarked no later than the deadline indicated.
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2025 SCPHA Annual Awards Nominations

The South Carolina Public Health Association (SCPHA) is thrilled to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 SCPHA Awards! The application for nominees will officially open on January 20th and will close on February 14th. This is your opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to public health in South Carolina.

Award Categories
We honor excellence across various areas of public health, including leadership, innovation, community service, and more. To view the full list of award categories and eligibility criteria, visit our Member Awards page. For questions, contact Hannah Hogue, Awards Committee Chair at [email protected]. 

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