• Student in CAHME Accredited or Certified Program

• Nominations must be made by the students Program Director, or a faculty member on behalf of the University Program Director

• Online applications must be submitted by October 17, 2025.

• Program Director Contact Information
• University Information
• Student Nominee Contact Information

Nominees for this award exemplify the following qualities: 

• Communicate complex healthcare concepts.

• Raise public awareness.

• Drive engagement among diverse audiences.

• Craft compelling narratives to influence change.

• Utilize innovative communication channels.

• Have leveraged data and communications to support or create a campaign

• Or have published an article to raise awareness about a critical health issue.

  This scholarship highlights the crucial role that effective communication plays in driving positive health outcomes. By recognizing graduate students in CAHME Accredited programs who have harnessed the power of communication to shed light on important health concerns, the award encourages the next generation of health leaders to advance communication strategies to create meaningful impact.

The nomination consists of three essays of no more than 250 words (limit to 1,250 characters) each. One essay will be completed by the Program Director and two essays will be completed by the student. We recommend typing your essay responses in a saved document outside of the online application in case of technical difficulties. You may copy and paste from your personal document to the online application when you are ready.

1. Program Director: In approximately 250 words (limit to 1,250 characters) or less, explain what makes this student an ideal candidate to receive a CAHME scholarship? (If you are nominating this student to multiple scholarships, you can copy this response.)
2. Student: In approximately 250 words (limit to 1,250 characters) or less, describe how you have effectively communicated complex healthcare concepts, raised public awareness, or driven engagement among diverse audiences to address critical health issues. (Be specific to the award criteria.)  
3. Student: In approximately 250 words (limit to 1,250 characters) or less, answer the following questions. First, explain how you will use the scholarship funds. Next, explain how receiving this scholarship money would make a difference in your healthcare career. 

Award Includes

• 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