Enroll in the nation’s fastest-growing Fellowship, designed for students from any degree path, to advance your career while making a lasting impact in global healthcare.
At the Council for Global Health Scholars (CGHS), our goal is to help students stand out as leaders in healthcare, not only advancing their careers but also making a meaningful difference in the world. The fellowship model is critical in achieving this by providing students the opportunity to take on real-world healthcare challenges. Unlike internships, which offer limited scope, fellowships are outcome-driven and focus on research, innovation, and hands-on experience.
Through the Global Impact Fellowship, students work with underserved communities in places like Panama, Ghana, Honduras, and Greece, gaining leadership skills while making a tangible, lasting impact on healthcare systems. Fellows directly contribute to solving global health issues, helping to improve lives while building a strong career foundation. This hands-on experience not only strengthens their resumes but also prepares them for future leadership roles in healthcare.
By engaging in this fellowship, students move beyond classroom learning to actively participate in projects that create real change, ensuring they are recognized as committed, capable leaders in their field.
Learn by Doing. Collaborate Globally. Create Lasting Change.
Design a system to deliver a low-cost telemedicine platform for remote communities.
Identify a solution and develop a streamlined process for conducting basic blood labs (CBC, BMP, LFT, lipids, glucose) in mobile clinics
Design a portable water filtration system that can be used in a rural household to provide clean drinking water
Develop a plan to expand the footprint of a nonprofit Medical & Dental Clinic NGO
Support a NGO that is developing a carbon credit certification to pursue large scale reforestation throughout Central America
Supporting a collaborative of rural coffee farmers in Honduras with governance and supply chain solutions
We’ve designed the Fellowship to fit seamlessly with a full undergraduate courseload, ensuring it’s manageable for busy students. The time commitment for the program is 1-2 hours per week.
University-based fellowships are funded by your tuition, and similarly, our program fees support the costs of delivering a high-quality, hands-on Fellowship experience. The difference? Our Fellowship program offers the same impactful opportunities at a fraction of the cost compared to university tuition.
The Global Impact Fellowship program may be new to some University Chapters, but a variation of it was previously implemented through our partner, Global Medical Brigades®, at over 200 universities. The Global Impact Fellowship is an evolution of that program, now featuring a dedicated Chapter to provide students with a more focused and impactful journey.
No, travel is not required. However, all Fellows will have the option to complete a site visit to their assigned projects region in the second year of their Fellowship. This is an optional program feature.
CGHS is accredited by Array Global, the parent organization that partners for co-accreditation with WASC (Western Accrediting Commission for Schools) and MSA-CCS (Middle States Association – Commission for Colleges and Schools), both listed on the DAPIP (Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs)
Students invited to enroll in the program are those on a health-related track or those who have shown a strong commitment to academic success. Our focus is on making a tangible impact in global communities in need, and we seek students who are ready to dedicate themselves to doing the work required to drive meaningful change.
Program fees directly support creating a remarkable, hands-on educational experience. This includes the planning and resources needed to deliver real-world healthcare projects, personalized mentorship, and leadership training. Fees also help fund on-campus events and activities, ensuring you gain valuable skills and connections throughout the program.
The program is designed with financial inclusivity in mind, priced at just $199— a fraction of traditional tuition—while offering an enriching, hands-on experience outside the classroom. Although we don’t offer traditional financial aid, students can start with a low monthly payment of $29, with the flexibility to cancel at any time, allowing them to explore the program and decide if it’s the right fit.
Any individual may apply to complete the Global Impact Fellowship. Students who have received an invitation are permitted to enroll without an application. Students who are admitted without an on-campus chapter will complete their program as a member of the Global Chapter which has it’s own live events & networking.
We do not offer traditional financial aid or scholarships, but we’ve designed our program fees to be financially inclusive and as low as possible. Our all-inclusive monthly fees are a small fraction of typical tuition costs, ensuring accessibility while providing exceptional value for hands-on, real-world healthcare experience.
A consortium of University-based student chapters focused on building tomorrow’s healthcare leaders by supporting today’s communities in-need.
