SHPEP Eligibility & How to Apply
SHPEP aims to support students in the health professions, first-generation college students, students from socioeconomically communities, as well as students with a demonstrated commitment to community service. We encourage all students to apply.
To be eligible for SHPEP, program applicants must:
- Be a freshman or sophomore undergraduate student or a community college student at the time of application (60 college credits or less)
- Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5
- Be a U.S. citizen, a Permanent Resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Not be a previous participant in the program
We encourage students to submit a compelling personal statement and a strong letter of recommendation with their application.
How to Apply
The SHPEP application may be accessed by visiting the program site at www.shpep.org. If interested in participating in SHPEP at CUIMC, please be sure to select Columbia as one of your site choices when prompted. Application deadline is February 5th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).
All applications go through the national website and are then funneled to the individual program sites. If you have questions about the application, contact the SHPEP National site directly. If you have questions about SHPEP program at Columbia University, contact us at shpep-ps@columbia.edu or 212-305-4157.
2025 Program Dates: June 6th- July 18th, 2025
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