Institute Scholarships & Applications


Applications for 2009 scholarships will be available online and will be accepted from September 2, 2008 until December 12, 2008.

The future success of health care management rests on the availability of qualified candidates. Increasing the role of minorities in health care management is becoming a critical factor in providing quality and safe healthcare for our communities.

As a part of its mission, The Institute is committed to increasing the number of people of color in health services administration to better reflect the increasingly diverse communities they serve, and to improve opportunities for professionals already in the health care field.  

Since its inception in, 1992, the Institute and its partners have provided over 120,000 in scholarships to minority graduate students enrolled in accredited health care management and service programs throughout theUnited States. To support the educational development of healthcare leaders, The Institute continues to provide scholarship opportunities.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Institute scholarships are available to first and second year graduate students enrolled in an accredited healthcare administration and services program as defined by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. All applicants must provide proof of US citizenship (e.g., birth certificate or passport). Other eligibility requirements may vary with each scholarship. Please click on the link above for additional information regarding a specific scholarship.

Contact the Institute for Diversity at 312.422.2658 for additional information about our scholarships and programs.

Selection Criteria

Articles of Interest to Scholarship Applicants

-Diversity and Disparities: Parallel Challenges for 21st-Century Health Care

-Where Should Diversity Reside For Maximum Effectiveness

 

If you have questions, please e-mail institutescholarship@aha.org with your name and contact information.