Full-Time MHA Scholarships

Since the majority of scholarships are awarded through the MHA Alumni Association, no additional application forms are required. Scholarship awards are based on academic performance, interview ratings and letters of reference.

In awarding funds, the MHA Program gives preference to new and currently enrolled MHA students. Since dual degree MBA-MHA students in their second year of study are enrolled as MBA students, they have limited access to MHA funds.

In addition to the Program scholarships, students may wish to investigate scholarships offered through the Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration (AUPHA,) National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE), the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force, to name a few.

HOWARD JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP The Howard Johnson Scholarship Program was established in 1985 to attract outstanding students with high school academic and leadership potential to the Minnesota MHA Program. Howard Johnson (MHA, 1954) owned and operated several healthcare facilities in northern California and, upon his death in 1983, left a major bequest to the Program. Each year the Admissions Committee awards the Scholarship as a recruiting tool to attract the top applicants.

BOARDMAN FELLOWSHIP John J. Boardman, Jr. ('55 MHA), was Executive Vice President of Kaiser Foundation International and President of Kaiser Permanente Advisory Service until his untimely death in 1979. In 1980, as a memorial to John, Kaiser established a fund to assist students interested in pursuing careers in prepaid group practice administration. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of career interest, academic and professional achievements and business competencies.

FAIRVIEW/GUS DONHOWE SCHOLARSHIP The Fairview/Gus Donhowe Scholarship was established in 1993 by the Fairview Foundation and Minnesota alumni of the Fairview Healthcare System in memory of former CEO Gus Donhowe. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who shows promise of early achievement that blends both private initiative and public service in the financing and delivery if health services.

PHYSICIAN/HOSPITAL SUPPLY CO./ULMER ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP To be used to support the education endeavors of the MHA Program and its students.

BEAN SCHOLARSHIP This MHA Scholarship was established to fund a student who has strong interest and skills in finance.

VAN STEINWYCK SCHOLARSHIP This Scholarship was established to support an MHA student who has an interest in healthcare, policy, and social behavior.

EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND- $16,500

COMBINED CLASS FUND- $4000

APM INCORPORATED- $500 The APM Scholarship Fund was created in 1993 with a pledge of $50,000 from APM, Inc., in conjunction with the Minnesota Program Scholarship Campaign.

JAMES W. STEPHAN - $1000 The James W. Stephan Scholarship was established in 1977 as a tribute to Mr. Stephan's many services over the thirty years of his close affiliation with the Minnesota Program. The Stephan Scholarship is awarded annually to (a) student(s) who shows a great promise of achievement in the field of health care administration.

JOHN C. DUMAS - $2000 The John C. Dumas Scholarship was established as a memorial to Mr. Dumas, who was a member of the Class of 1955. He was killed in a plane crash in 1978. Contributions to his memorial fund were numerous and nationwide. The Minneapolis Tribune described him as "forceful, innovative, evocative with little tolerance for bureaucratic red tape and a penchant for doing the job first and worrying about the paperwork later." His daughter described him as "outspoken...refusing to accept blindly the status quo." The Dumas Scholarship is awarded to a second year student(s) who demonstrated a personal courage similar to Jack Dumas.

CARL N. PLATOU - $2000 The Carl N. Platou Scholarship was established in 1988 following the retirement of Carl Platou, '51, as President of Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services. Mr. Platou served at Fairview for 36 years. The Platou Scholarship is awarded to a second year student who has demonstrated promise of leadership in the profession and evidence of a strong grounding in the humanities.

ETHIX CORPORATION- $1000 The ETHIX Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 in conjunction with the Minnesota Program Scholarship campaign.

JAMES R. PETERSDORF-$2500 The James R. Petersdorf Scholarship was established in memory of Jim Petersdorf who died unexpectedly of a heart attack in 1987. At the time of his death, Petersdorf was President of NKC, Inc. (now Alliant Health System) in Louisville, Kentucky. Considered the "quintessential people person," Petersdorf possessed a sense of compassion and an unerring ability to inspire the best in people. The Petersdorf Scholarship is awarded annually to a second year student who demonstrates these some attributes and commitment to quality of care issues in management.

HEALTHSPAN/WEGMILLER - $2000 The HealthSpan/Donald C. Wegmiller Fund was established in 1993 with pledges of $50,000 from the HealthSpan Corporation and alumni and friends associated with HealthSpan. The fund was established in conjunction with the Minnesota Program Scholarship campaign.

KRISTIN JOHNSON- $500 The Kristin Johnson Fund was created in 1982 in memory of Kristin Johnson. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship support to students enrolled in the Masters Program.

CLASS OF 1973 - $500 The Class of '73 Scholarship Fund was created in 1993 with pledges of $27,300 from members of the Class of '73 in conjunction with the Minnesota Program Scholarship Campaign.

CLASS OF 1975 - $500 The Class of '75 Scholarship Fund was created in 1993 with pledges of $24,175 from members of the Class of '75 in conjunction with the Minnesota Program Scholarship campaign.

CLASS OF 1977 - $1000 The Class of '77 Scholarship Fund was created in 1993 with pledges of $27,175 from members of the Class of '77 in conjunction with the Minnesota Program Scholarship Campaign.

WILLIAM N. WALLACE- $1000 To a student in the Fall class who shows great promise for achievement in the healthcare field, and where a scholarship would increase that promise.

RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL/ PRATT/HUGHES- $2000 Was established in 1993 from the Rhode Island Hospital and alumni associated with the Rhode Island Hospital in conjunction with the Minnesota Program Scholarship Campaign. Proceeds are to be used to fund an annual scholarship for an MHA student.

LAMOTHE -$2000 Principal and interest may be used for operating expenses, salaries, honoraria, equipment renovation or scholarships for the benefit of the Program in Healthcare Administration.

GORDON & MARIAN ALEXANDER- $4000 This scholarship will be used for students pursuing a MHA Degree, based on demonstrated meritorious academic performance.

BRIGHT M. DORNBLASER FUND - $750 The Bright M. Dornblaser Fund was established in 1997 with a $10,000 contribution from Professor Dornblaser. The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships and loan funds to support students/enrollees in the Department of Healthcare Management¿s education and training programs who demonstrate the potential to be outstanding leaders in healthcare management.

ARTHUR A. MAYER SCHOLARSHIP FUND (¿71 MHA) - $1,500 These funds are designated to provide need and/or merit scholarships for students enrolled in the Program in Healthcare Administration (MHA).

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