Yancey/Edgley Fellowship

Yancey/Edgley Fellowship Continuing Dr. Antronette Yancey's legacy through promoting and supporting students of color in seeking graduate training in public health.

The Antronette (Toni) Yancey and Darlene Edgley Fellowship for Health Promotion, Physical Fitness and Community Education whose primary focus is to enhance diversity in the field of public health by providing financial support to practitioners of historically underrepresented racial groups in completing doctoral training which engages underserved populations and creates solutions that address heal

th disparities using physical fitness and other health promotion strategies. Below is an overview of the eligibility criteria for applicants considering applying for the Yancey Edgley Fellowship financial award:

1) Public health doctoral (DrPH) students from historically underrepresented racial groups enrolled full-time in an APA-accredited doctoral program; or
2) Demonstrate financial need. In addition, candidates who have demonstrated a strong commitment to pursuing academic interest in the following:
• Issues of obesity and related chronic disease prevention which are addressed through small bouts of physical activity (e.g. Instant Recess®), community-appropriate, and user-friendly strategies;
• Working to improve the health prospects in underserved communities and minority populations; and
• Community-based participatory research. A full description of eligibility and application instructions will be made available on: July 20, 2015.

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Here's to 2021! Don't forget, the Yancey/Edgley Fellowship 's Doctoral application is still open! Apply by Jan 10th, 202...
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Here's to 2021! Don't forget, the Yancey/Edgley Fellowship 's Doctoral application is still open! Apply by Jan 10th, 2021!



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"About 2 in 5 adults and 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States have obesity,1 and many others are overwei...
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"About 2 in 5 adults and 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States have obesity,1 and many others are overweight."

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Healthy People 2030 includes objectives focused on helping people eat healthy and get enough physical activity to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Learn more about overweight and obesity.

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to the first recipient of the Yancey/Edgley Dissertation Award. This year, we've expanded the eligibility requirements of the Doctoral Fellowship to include disciplines in , , , , & many more!

AWARD: $10,000

Deadline: January 10th, 2021

Link: Yanceyfellowship.org

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Are you a student of color committed to fighting obesity-related in underserved and ? Apply today!
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Are you a student of color committed to fighting obesity-related in underserved and ?

Apply today!

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