Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Administration

Name: Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Administration

Award Amount: $6,000

• One $6,000 scholarship awarded annually.

Information And Eligibility:
The Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Administration is a competitive, endowed graduate scholarship administered through the Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Healthcare Administration. Established to honor the educational legacy and leadership values of David and Linda Bachrach, the scholarship is designed to support high-achieving graduate students who are preparing for leadership careers in healthcare management and administration.

This award specifically targets students entering the second year of a full-time, residential graduate program in healthcare management at an AUPHA full-member institution. By focusing on students at this pivotal stage of graduate education, the scholarship helps offset tuition and related academic expenses during a period when coursework becomes increasingly rigorous and leadership responsibilities often expand through internships, residencies, or administrative projects.

Selection for the Bachrach Family Scholarship is based on demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a clear commitment to healthcare administration as a career path. Applicants are evaluated on both undergraduate academic performance and achievement during the first year of graduate study. The selection committee also considers the broader context of each applicant’s background, including professional experience, leadership roles, and long-term career goals within healthcare organizations.

Preference is given to applicants who are first-generation students within their immediate family, students who demonstrate financial need, and women pursuing healthcare management careers. These preference factors reflect the Bachrach family’s commitment to expanding access to leadership opportunities within healthcare and supporting students who may face additional barriers to graduate education. The scholarship seeks to recognize future healthcare leaders who combine academic strength with service-minded leadership and a desire to improve healthcare delivery systems.

In addition to financial support, receiving the Bachrach Family Scholarship serves as a mark of distinction within the healthcare administration academic community. Award recipients are recognized for their leadership promise and alignment with the values promoted by AUPHA and its member institutions. The scholarship supports students who intend to pursue careers in hospital administration, health systems leadership, public health management, consulting, or related healthcare executive roles.

Because application timelines and submission processes may vary slightly by institution, students are encouraged to consult their graduate program or AUPHA’s scholarship portal for specific instructions and internal deadlines.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled full time and entering the second year of a residential graduate program in healthcare management.
• Program must be housed at an AUPHA full-member institution.
• Must demonstrate strong undergraduate and first-year graduate academic performance.
• Preference may be given to first-generation students, students with financial need, and women.

Application Requirements:

• Personal statement of up to 1,200 words outlining motivation for healthcare management, leadership experience, career goals, and program selection.
• Current professional résumé in PDF format.
• Disclosure of undergraduate cumulative GPA and current graduate GPA.
• Two letters of recommendation, including one academic reference and one professional or employer reference.
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.
• Disclosure of other expected scholarships or financial aid.

Deadline: Varies by institution, typically early winter

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