The UCGHI Global Health Bootcamp is a structured 2-week virtual education program designed to introduce rising high school seniors to foundational concepts in global and community health.
The UCGHI Global Health Bootcamp is a structured 2-week virtual education program designed to introduce rising high school seniors to foundational concepts in global and community health through interactive lectures, case discussions, and professional development workshops. Participants will be introduced to key topics ranging from the current global health landscape, climate and planetary health, gender and health justice, health policy and advocacy, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and cultural humility. The Bootcamp will be led by University of California faculty, graduate student instructors, and guest lecturers.
If selected, the UCGHI Global Health Bootcamp is free to participate. Upon successful completion of all requirements of the Bootcamp, each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion.
If financial barriers exist for applicants to participate in this course (such as individuals who are eligible for free and reduced meals programs), applicants may apply for a formal stipend ($400 stipend).
Dates & Time:
Participants are expected to attend all scheduled sessions and actively engage in virtual discussions and activities. To foster a collaborative virtual learning environment and community-building, we strongly encourage participants to remain on camera whenever possible.
- Week of June 15th: Tuesday & Thursday
- Tuesday, June 16th: 9am – 1pm PT
- Thursday, June 18th: 9am – 1pm PT
- Week of June 22nd: Tuesday & Thursday
- Tuesday, June 23rd: 9am – 1pm PT
- Thursday, June 25th: 9am – 1pm PT
Learn More
- Rising High School Senior in California
- Reliable internet access and device for Zoom sessions (e.g. laptop)
| Application Deadline | Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at 11:59pm PT |
| Decision Letters Sent | Friday, April 24th, 2026 |
| Confirm Acceptance | Thursday, April 30th, 2026 |
| Bootcamp Week #1 |
Tuesday, June 16th, 2026: 9:00am-1:00pm PT Thursday, June 18th, 2026: 9:00am-1:00pm PT |
| Bootcamp Week #2 |
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026: 9:00am-1:00pm PT Thursday, June 25th, 2026: 9:00am-1:00pm PT |
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Submission Deadline: Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at 11:59pm PT
The online application asks students to submit a resume and respond to the following short essay questions:
- Why are you interested in global public health? (250 word limit)
- The virtual UCGHI Global Health Bootcamp will be interactive and discussion-based. What strengths will you bring to a fully virtual collaborative learning environment? (250 word limit)
- What do you hope to gain from participating in the UCGHI Global Health Bootcamp? (250 word limit)
