• 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:

• Recognize opportunities to improve healthcare and act decisively to drive meaningful change,
• Demonstrate vision, creativity, and determination in developing innovative approaches to healthcare challenges,
• Balance the demands of graduate study with impactful contributions to healthcare practice, policy, or systems,
• Exhibit entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to turn ideas into actionable results,
• Lead with focus, resilience, and the commitment to deliver measurable improvements in healthcare systems, outcomes, or access,
• Show a clear passion for advancing healthcare leadership by identifying needs and mobilizing solutions that make a lasting difference.

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 175 words (limit to 900 characters) or less, tell us about a time in your professional healthcare career when you recognized a gap or problem that needed to be addressed. What made you aware of it, what steps did you take, and what outcomes resulted from your efforts?
3. Student: In approximately 175 words (limit to 900 characters) or less, share an example of a time when you balanced the demands of graduate study with meaningful work in healthcare. How did you approach the challenge, and what does this say about your drive to make an impact?
4. Student: In approximately 175 words (limit to 900 characters) or less, answer the following questions: Looking ahead, what is the most important change you want to lead in healthcare, and why? How will your determination and ability to identify and act on needs help you make it happen? 
5. Student: In approximately 175 words (limit to 900 characters) or less, answer the following questions: Explain why you need this scholarship at this point in your graduate studies. How will the funding directly support your education or career plans, and what difference will it make in your ability to advance change in healthcare? 

Award Includes

• 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