Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship
American College of Healthcare Executives
Award: $5000 – $5000
Deadline: March 31.
To designated for students enrolled in their final year of a healthcare management graduate program. Qualifications: Applicants must be a student enrolled full-time in a healthcare management graduate program - MHA, MPH, MBA in healthcare administration or similar; applicants are entering applicants final year (fall/spring) of full-time study; if applicants have already completed applicants classroom work and are in the residency part of applicants program, applicants are not eligible to apply; if applicants currently hold a paid healthcare management position, applicants are not eligible to apply; doctoral students are also not eligible to apply; not required to be a student associate of the American college of healthcare executives; however, during the selection process, preference is given to applicants who are student associates of ACHE; applicants can demonstrate financial need; must have a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; or a Canadian citizen; applicants are not a previous recipient of this scholarship. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on preference is given to applicants who are student associates of ACHE. How to apply: Applicants must submit online nomination form; be sure to include the following with applicants application: current resume or curriculum vitae; official undergraduate and graduate transcripts; three current letters of recommendation (one must be from applicants graduate program director); application Essay including information on: reason for pursuing a career in healthcare management / applicants career aspirations and goals; history in the field; financial need; community/Civic engagement and volunteerism. Focus: Health care services.