Master of Health Administration (MHA) External Funding Opportunities

Applications are now being accepted for the Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Administration.  For additional information and to apply, please CLICK HERE.

The Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Administration was established to create an endowed scholarship at AUPHA with the intent of creating a durable legacy for the education of students in areas and at institutions that contributed to the success of David and Linda Bachrach.

The $6,000 scholarship will be available to students enrolled ‘full-time’ in an AUPHA full-member residential graduate program in healthcare administration who will be entering their second year of the program of study. It recognizes their demonstrated successful academic performance as an undergraduate, as well as during their first year of graduate study, with preference to otherwise qualified students who are the first in their immediate family to pursue graduate-level education, qualified students who can demonstrate an economic need for such financial support, and/or qualified female applicants.

Deadline to submit your application is January 8. 2025. Visit the website for complete application details. For more information, please contact Lena Dixon.

Award recipients will be honored during ACHE Congress in March 2025.

• CAHME/Sachs Family Foundation for Entrepreneurs in Healthcare Management. Award: One-time scholarship of $10,000.00, complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 23, 2025, at ACHE Congress, complimentary ticket to ACHE Congress, roundtrip airfare, 2-night hotel stay, commemorative CAHME award recognizing your success, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media.
• CAHME/Judy Baar Topinka Foundation for Health Policy
  Award: one-time scholarship of $2,000.00, complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 23, 2025, at ACHE Congress, complimentary ticket to ACHE Congress, roundtrip airfare, 2-night hotel stay, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media.
• CAHME/Tim Campbell Scholarship for Selfless Service to Others and the Community
  Award: One-time scholarship of $3,000.00, complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 23, 2025, at ACHE Congress, complimentary ticket to ACHE Congress, roundtrip airfare, 2-night hotel stay, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media.
• CAHME/ Fawn Lopez Health Advocacy Communication Excellence Award
  Award: One-time scholarship of $3,000.00, complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 23, 2025, at ACHE Congress, complimentary ticket to ACHE Congress, roundtrip airfare, 2-night hotel stay, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media.
• The CAHME/Robert S Bonney Scholarship for Veterans of the US Armed Services
  Award: One-time scholarship of $5,000.00, complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 23, 2025, at ACHE Congress, complimentary ticket to ACHE Congress, roundtrip airfare, 2-night hotel stay, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media.
• The CAHME/Olin Oedekoven Most Improved Student Scholarship
  Award: One-time scholarship of $10,000.00, complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 23, 2025, at ACHE Congress, complimentary ticket to ACHE Congress, roundtrip airfare, 2-night hotel stay, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media.

Application process: 

Each scholarship has its own criteria, with all scholarships requiring two essays of no more than 250 words each. The program submits one finalist per scholarship to CAHME. To request a nomination, email your essays (specifying the scholarship) to: scholarshipsha@ejb.rutgers.edu by October 15, 2024.

More information about awards

Award Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 2

The scholarship is primarily merit-based, awarded to students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, while also considering financial need to ensure accessibility for deserving candidates. Recipients will be invited to attend the annual scholarship luncheon in April 2025 for recognition and are expected to attend.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum GPA of 3.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Enrollment in MHA classes for both terms of the 2024-25 academic year

Application Process:
Please submit your resume, an essay of no more than 500 words on your aspirations and goals, and a letter of recommendation from MHA faculty to scholarshipsha@ejb.rutgers.edu  by November 30, 2024.

The Ed & Sue Kenny Scholarship was designed to promote the education and professional development of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in the field of senior lifestyle services (senior services include post acute, independent living, and nursing home facilities). The scholarship is open to qualified students across the country. The LCS Foundation will accept applications from July 1 to Nov. 1, 2024

Application Information

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) conference will be held March 24-27, 2025, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas.

Eligibility Criteria

• Second year students currently enrolled in the MHA program
• A cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.75 (out of 4.0), and
• Demonstrated leadership in the MHA program through involvement in student organizations/activities, and service to the community and/or contributions to the healthcare management profession

Additional Requirements

The scholarship covers in part the cost of attending this valuable conference. Scholarship recipients will receive the award in the form of a $1,500 stipend award that will be paid to the student through their student tuition bill account. The scholarship will show as a credit on their term bill. Should the student bill be paid in full (zero balance), the student would be entitled to a refund of the scholarship. Should the student bill have a balance due, the scholarship would apply against the balance due with any remaining turned into a refund. Regardless of which situation, students who commit to attending and receive a scholarship must do so and are responsible for arranging their travel, hotel accommodations, and conference registration. Post-travel, students must provide a copy of their attendance credentials (nametag, etc.) to the faculty advisor(s) attending ACHE.

Travel Arrangements

Students are responsible for arranging their own travel, hotel accommodations, and conference registration. We encourage students to book accommodation with another MHA students as a roommate to save on accommodation.

ACHE Congress Registration

Students are responsible for registering for ACHE Congress. Please note that the ACHE Early Registration fee for Student Associate members is $500 until January 7. After that date, the fee increases to $650 and will remain at that rate until February 26. To qualify for the Student Associate registration rate, students must submit an ACHE Student Associate membership application along with a $75 membership fee.

Application process

Deadline to apply for the MHA Scholarship to attend the ACHE 2025 Congress is December 15, 2024. 

Should you have clarifying questions, please contact scholarshipsha@ejb.rutgers.edu

Application Form

https://go.rutgers.edu/ACHEscholarship

Award Amount: $2,000
Number of Recipients: 1

The Stephen K. Jones Master of Health Administration Scholarship supports students demonstrating strong academic merit who are enrolled in the MHA program. Recipients will be invited to attend the annual scholarship luncheon in April 2025 for recognition and are expected to attend.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum GPA of 3.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Enrollment in MHA classes for both terms of the 2024-25 academic year

Application Process:
Please submit your resume and an essay of no more than 500 words on the importance of leadership and diversity in the healthcare workforce and their significance to you to scholarshipsha@ejb.rutgers.edu  by November 30, 2024.

The Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society recognizes students who achieve distinction in healthcare management.

Eligibility criteria:

• Academic achievement and demonstrated service and/or contributions to the healthcare management profession
• Students who will complete 45 credits by the end of the spring semester
• Minimum grade point average of 3.75 (out of 4.0)

Application Process:

Students complete the online application no later than 3 weeks prior to the scheduled induction date and acceptance is subject to faculty review and approval.

For more information, please contact scholarshipsha@ejb.rutgers.edu