Applications for the Dr Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship must be submitted by April 4, the Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment has reminded the public.

The scholarship assists Bermudians with “a proven financial need seeking careers or professional development in public health”, according to a Bermuda Government statement.

“It’s available to persons both entering and/or seeking to upgrade corresponding professional skills and may be offered for study in the following areas: dental hygiene, dentistry, drug counselling, environmental health, maternal care, medicine, nursing, occupational safety and health, occupational therapy, psychology, social work, and speech therapy.”

Dr Ball was the first female physician to practise medicine in Bermuda and a tireless champion for people’s rights.

“The Government of Bermuda is pleased to recognise her by awarding scholarships to public health professionals in her honour,” added the statement.

More information about the scholarship can be found on the Government website www.gov.bm, under Health, Seniors and Environment Ministry.

Applications must submitted via the Bermuda Scholarships web site at bermudascholarships.com/SitePages/scholarship.aspx?sid=125