Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship

Offered annually, the Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship is designated for students enrolled in their final year of a healthcare management graduate program. Each scholarship is worth $5,000. Between the McGaw and Dent scholarships, ACHE awards up to 15 scholarships each year.

Eligibility Requirements
You may apply for a Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship if you meet all of the following criteria:
You are a student enrolled full-time in a healthcare management graduate program – MHA, MPH, MBA in Healthcare Administration or similar.
You are entering your final year (fall/spring) of full-time study.
You expect to graduate between Sept. 1, 2021 and Aug. 31, 2022.
If you have a residency as part of your program and the upcoming fall term will be your second year of study, you may apply for a scholarship.
If you have already completed your classroom work and are in the residency part of your program, you are not eligible to apply.
Doctoral students are also not eligible to apply.
You are 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.
You can demonstrate financial need.
You are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; or a Canadian citizen.
You are not a previous recipient of this scholarship or the Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship.
How to Apply
Complete the online application in its entirety.
Be sure to include the following with your application:
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Three current letters of recommendation (one must be from your graduate program director)
Application Essay including information on your;
— Reason for pursuing a career in healthcare management / your career aspirations and goals
— History in the field
— Financial need
— Community/Civic engagement and volunteerism
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Application available: https://www.ache.org/membership/student-resources/foster-g-mcgaw-graduate-student-scholarship