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 2026.

• The CAHME/Judy Baar Topinka Foundation Scholarship for Health Policy
  Award: One-time scholarship of $2,000.00, one complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 1, 2026, at ACHE Congress, travel support is provided for designated costs, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media
• The CAHME/Tim Campbell Scholarship for Selfless Service to Others and the Community
  Award: One-time scholarship of $3,000.00, one complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 1, 2026, at ACHE Congress, travel support is provided for designated costs, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media
• The CAHME/Quint Studer Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Mentorship
  Award: One-time scholarship of $3,000.00, one complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 1, 2026, at ACHE Congress, travel support is provided for designated costs, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media
• The CAHME/Fawn Lopez Scholarship for Health Advocacy Communication Excellence
  Award: One-time scholarship of $3,000.00, one complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 1, 2026, at ACHE Congress, travel support is provided for designated costs, 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, one complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 1, 2026, at ACHE Congress, travel support is provided for designated costs, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media
• The CAHME/Gail Matejcic Peace Scholarship for Visionary Healthcare Leaders
  Award: One-time scholarship of $10,000.00, one complimentary ticket to the CAHME Awards Ceremony on March 1, 2026, at ACHE Congress, travel support is provided for designated costs, recognition on CAHME’s website and social media

Application process: 

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 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 2025-26 academic year

Application Process:
Please submit your resume and a one-page essay on your aspirations and goals to scholarshipsha@ejb.rutgers.edu by October 15, 2025.

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, 2025

Application Information

• Open to students enrolled in the MHA program
• Preference for students with experience or strong interest in aging services, including administration of long-term and short-term health care facilities
• Financial need will be considered
• All awards will be made in accordance with university policies in effect at the time of the award regarding determination of need and/or merit

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.

Note: This scholarship is based on last year’s information. We are waiting for updates for the 2025–2026 academic year.

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 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 one page essay on the importance of leadership and diversity in the healthcare workforce and their significance to you to scholarshipsha@ejb.rutgers.edu by October 15, 2025.

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