Regardless of your current country of residence, if you are interested in pursuing a healthcare management degree, you may be surprised at the number of scholarships available. Scholarships for international students can range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars depending on the school you attend.
HIMSS Scholarship for New England
The New England HIMSS Scholarship program was first awarded in 2005. Initially, the scholarship was designed to help students achieve their academic goals while still in school. This scholarship is established by the New England chapter of HIMSS, a leading healthcare information systems innovation organization.
This scholarship is worth $5,000. It is offered to students who have demonstrated academic excellence and future professional potential in the healthcare field. Students from all over the world can apply for this scholarship.
The Dvora Brodie Scholarship Program was created by the New England chapter of HIMSS. The scholarship is intended to honor the memory of a dedicated healthcare information technology (HIT) professional. Recipients must be HIMSS members in good standing and must be attending an accredited college or university in the region.
Applicants must be at least a junior level student in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in the field of health informatics. In addition, they must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must demonstrate future professional potential.
The Kruse Scholarship from the Mosaic Life Care Foundation
The Mosaic Life Care Foundation offers scholarships in various fields of healthcare. Scholarships are awarded to students who intend to pursue postgraduate or undergraduate education in these fields. These scholarships total $34,000.
Five scholarships are available. Two are for first-year full-time students and two are for healthcare field students. Other scholarships include an early childhood scholarship.
The Kruse Scholarship is offered to students who study in areas leading to a better quality of life. Students must demonstrate financial need and demonstrate that they are pursuing an area of study that will improve the lives of others. This award is open to students in the US and Canada.
A student must be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate health care management program. He or she must also have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. His or her application must include a personal statement and two letters of recommendation.
In addition to the foundation’s Kruse grant, four other grants are offered. One is for a post-secondary medical student. Another is for a nursing student.
Midwest Section Scholarship for Medical Practice Management
The MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship awards scholarships to students enrolled in a Midwestern medical practice management degree program. This region includes the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and North Dakota. Students may also qualify if they are native to these states.
Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate management program in medical practice. They must have an average grade of at least 2.5. In addition, they must be members of the MGMA.
In addition to a scholarship, applicants are invited to attend the Convening Leaders 2023 conference in Columbus, Ohio. Students receive a free registration and a maximum of four nights accommodation. However, this is only available to participants who are not employees of the McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division.
In addition, there are scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. These scholarships range from $2,000 to $10,000. Applicants must be attending an accredited U.S. institution and committed to promoting change.