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    The ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. (SFI) is a program that supports individuals who, by virtue of experience, current position and future career plans, demonstrate potential to contribute to MGMA's mission of transforming healthcare.

    The 2024 scholarship application window is now closed. All applicants will be informed of their status in late July 2024.

    2024 Scholarship recipients will be publically announced in the fall of 2024.

    Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

    • Member of MGMA.
    • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management, including public health, business administration, healthcare administration and other related areas.
    • The university must be located within the United States.
    • Scholarships are not intended to support individuals pursuing degrees in medicine, physical therapy, nursing or other clinically related professions.
    • Additional eligibility requirements may exist for each award (see below for details). 


    Scholarship Application Requirements

    Please note: there is one application form to apply for all scholarships (except for those noted above). Each applicant will be considered for all scholarships based on eligibility. 

    Requirements to be included in your application:

    • Proof of academic enrollment
    • Professional resume
    • Unofficial Academic Transcript
    • 500 words or less essay on how you plan to contribute to medical practice management
    • Two letters of recommendation - may be included and/or sent separately



    2024 Scholarship Information

    Harry J. Harwick Scholarship - Unavailable in 2024
    Sponsored by the American College of Medical Practice Executives
    The program must be accredited by the CAHME or AUPHA.

    Andrea M. Rossiter, FACMPE Scholarship 
    Sponsored by MGMA
    2 awards, $5,000 each

    Leaders Scholarship 
    Sponsored by Academic Practice Assembly, Anesthesia Administration Assembly, Integrated Physician Services Executives Assembly, and in recognition of Ernest S. Moscatello; Edgar J. Saux, FACMPE; Robert W. “Win” Baker; Charles Wallace, MD; and past presidents of ACMPE
    1st place award $8,000, 2nd place award $4,000

    Richard L. Davis, FACMPE/Barbara B. Watson, FACMPE – National Scholarship  
    Sponsored by North Carolina Medical Group Managers
    1 award, $2,500

    MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship   
    Sponsored by MGMA Midwest Section
    Must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin.
    1 award, $5,000

    MGMA Southern Section Scholarship
    Sponsored by MGMA Southern Section
    Must reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee or Texas.
    1 award, $4,000

    MGMA Western Section Scholarship
    Sponsored by MGMA Western Section
    Must reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.
    1 award, $3,000

    Richard L. Davis, FACMPE – Managers Scholarship
    Sponsored by North Carolina Medical Group Managers
    Currently working in medical practice management and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management.
    1 award, $2,500

    Oncology Practice Alliance Scholarship
    Sponsored by Oncology Practice Alliance
    Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management and demonstrated potential for contributing to the medical practice management profession in the specialty of oncology/hematology residing in either Ohio or West Virginia.
    1 award, $3,000

    2024 Dedicated University Scholarships

    Richard L. Davis, FACMPE – Appalachian Scholarship
    Sponsored by North Carolina Medical Group Managers 
    Undergraduate students enrolled at Appalachian State University School of Business and Health
    Application deadline: May 1
    1 award, $1,000

    To apply, contact:
    Office of Student Financial Aid
    Appalachian State University
    ASU PO Box 32059
    Boone, NC 28608-2059
    Phone: 828.262.2190

    Richard L. Davis, FACMPE – UNC Scholarship 
    Sponsored by North Carolina Medical Group Managers
    Graduate students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Graduate School of Public Health
    1 award, $1,500

    To apply, contact:
    Office of Scholarships and Student Aid
    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    300 Pettigrew Hall, CB #2300
    PO Box 1080
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1080
    Phone: 919.962.8396

    More Information  

    Contact scholarship@mgma.com for additional questions.

    ACMPE Scholarship Fund, Inc. reserves the right to not make awards subject to market impact on investment earnings.


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