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Master of Health Administration Scholarship

The MSU Denver Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program invites applications for its’ scholarship. Deadline for the Fall 2024 scholarship is May 31, 2024. These awards were created by the MHA faculty and staff to assist MHA students who demonstrate strong academic performance and have demonstrated a financial need. The scholarship selection is completely separate from the MHA program admission review, and decision process. The scholarship committee will only award scholarships to active MHA students.

We are seeking applications from MHA students who have a commitment to the Health Administration profession and to the MHA Core values.

Review the scholarship required criteria below before applying below.  Any students who do not meet these requirements will be ineligible for the scholarship.

• Be a current MHA student in good standing.
• FAFSA or CASFA Application must be completed by May 31, 2024 for eligibility
• Must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) with financial aid
• Have successfully completed 6 credits in the MHA program by May 31, 2024
• Cumulative graduate GPA of 3.5
• Submit a 500 word essay on the MHA Core Values and how you plan to incorporate them into your professional career in health care administration. Review the MHA Core Values here: https://www.msudenver.edu/master-health-administration/about-mha/#mha-core-values .
• Complete the application by the Deadline of May 31, 2024

Applicants must complete both the MSU Denver Scholarship Application and the MHA Scholarship Application.

MSU Denver Department of Health Professions Scholarship

In addition to all of the various scholarships offered at MSU Denver, the Department of Health Professions (HEP) created the Rising Star scholarship specifically for HEP students. The Rising Star scholarship is an award for students showing initiative, enthusiasm, and potential for future success in the HEP Department. It is the intent of the Rising Star scholarship to be able to support HEP students in their pursuit of becoming a passionate professional in their field of study. Students should apply using the MSU Denver Scholarship Application. 

Criteria:

• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Be a HEP Student (HCM, HCPS, HCIS, IHC, Lifestyle Medicine, Aging Services, PUB, or MHA)
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours (6 credit hours for graduate students).
• Meet MSU Denver’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state or institutional aid
• Submit a 500-word essay answering the following: Describing the lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. Perhaps it was a time when you were under pressure to make a significant decision. Explain the situation and the reason you acted as you did. How did it effect you, what was the impact of your action(s)? Would you make the same decision again today?

For more information on the scholarship, please contact the Health Professions Department at [email protected] or call 303-615-1200.

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AUPHA Scholarships

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NAHSE Student Scholarships

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