Supporting Stronger Communities, Lasting Change

Since 1940

Our

Mission:

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston Galveston addresses our region’s health challenges by equipping rising leaders to create lasting impact through hands-on projects that strengthen local communities.

Our

Mission:

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston Galveston addresses our region’s health challenges by equipping rising leaders to create lasting impact through hands-on projects that strengthen local communities.

WHO WE SERVE

Students

Chosen from our 23 Consortium Schools, our undergraduate, health-allied graduate students, and medical residents design, implement, and evaluate public health interventions to address unmet community needs in year-long projects.

WHO WE SERVE

Students

Chosen from our 23 Consortium Schools, our undergraduate, health-allied graduate students, and medical residents design, implement, and evaluate public health interventions to address unmet community needs in year-long projects.

Current Projects

Our 83 Fellows and Scholars in the 2025-26 cohort are impacting thousands of individuals in our community. Click below to read more.

Fellow & Scholar Info

Are you interested in joining us next year? Read below for eligibility and application information.

Fellow Publications

Our Fellows and Fellows-for-Life often go on to publish and present work related to their Fellowship projects. Please read below to see their citations and learn more!

Fellows for Life

Upon graduation, our Fellows join a vibrant community of like-minded professionals from all over the country.

WHO WE SERVE

Community

Partnering with over 40 community agencies in Houston, Galveston, College Station, and Dallas, our Fellows create sustainable programs that improve the health of underserved youth, families, and other communities with limited access to health resources.

WHO WE SERVE

Community

Partnering with over 40 community agencies in Houston, Galveston, College Station, and Dallas, our Fellows create sustainable programs that improve the health of underserved youth, families, and other communities with limited access to health resources.

Partner Agencies

We work with dozens of nonprofits, schools and clinics every year. Read more below about who we partner with and how you can become a partner agency.

Health Tracks

From Refugee Health to Care of the Unhoused, we support projects in a wide range of communities.

Meet Our

Donors

Our donors – individuals, corporations, and foundations – are investing in healthier, stronger communities. They give because they see how Fellows work side by side with community partners to address critical health needs – building sustainable programs that endure long after the Fellowship year ends.

Meet Our

Donors

Our donors – individuals, corporations, and foundations – are investing in healthier, stronger communities. They give because they see how Fellows work side by side with community partners to address critical health needs – building sustainable programs that endure long after the Fellowship year ends.

Corporate Donors

Our corporate donors care deeply about the health and well-being of everyone in our community.

Fellow Sponsors

Our Sponsor Program connects you with a Fellow serving a community you care about and provides you with naming recognition for your support.

Foundations

Our work is made possible by the generous support of foundations that believe in building healthier, more equitable communities – together.

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Our List of

Consortium Schools

About Us:

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship

We’re bridging the gap between passionate health students and the communities that need them most.

Meet the Team

Our Staff & Leadership

Get to know the dedicated staff and visionary leaders driving our mission forward.

ASFHG News

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“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.”

– Albert Schweitzer

“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.”

– Albert Schweitzer

See How We’ve Helped Our Communities

It is Our Pleasure to Introduce Our

Community Honorees

Each year, ASFHG recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to our community that reflects the servant leadership of Albert Schweitzer.

Joy Horak-Brown & Mack Fowler

Humanitarians of the Year ’25
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Our Annual Events

Celebration of Service

The Celebration of Service honors those making a lasting impact in health and human services. This annual event brings our community together to celebrate, connect, and give back.

Evening of Difference

The Evening of Difference celebrates the dedication and achievements of our graduating Fellows. This annual event highlights their impactful service and honors those who lead with compassion and purpose.

Winter Symposium

The Winter Symposium offers a meaningful look into the ongoing work of our Fellows. This mid-year gathering encourages connection, reflection, and shared learning across our community.

Upcoming Events

Stay connected and get involved! Our upcoming events offer opportunities to celebrate our Fellows’ achievements, engage with community partners, and support our mission to improve health equity. Check back often to find ways you can participate and make a difference.

Upcoming Events

Stay connected and get involved! Our upcoming events offer opportunities to celebrate our Fellows’ achievements, engage with community partners, and support our mission to improve health equity. Check back often to find ways you can participate and make a difference.

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston Galveston ’24

Growing Our Impact

What if we could harness the innovation and passion of the brightest graduate students in Texas to tackle our community’s toughest health issues? Watch the video below to see how The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship is doing just that!