STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are closed for 2021!

Applications open annually in the Fall and are awarded at the annual December event

DAVID L. RAYON SCHOLARSHIP       

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DVC Leadership Team and Keynote Speaker, Suzanne B. Jackson, FACHE at the 2016 Scholarship Gala

Awarded in honor of Mr. David L. Rayon, former Vice President of Human Resources for Metropolitan Health System and Pennsylvania Health System who worked endlessly to identify opportunities for minority students in healthcare, this scholarship program encourages African Americans and other minorities to pursue careers in healthcare administration. Scholarships provide financial assistance and promote professionalism in healthcare. Annually, two scholarships are awarded to up to two students enrolled  either full-time or part-time in a healthcare-related undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Scholarship fund(s) (up to $500 each) will be made payable to the university or college of the recipient. 

Denisha m. Hopkins, mother to mother in healthcare award

Awarded in honor of NAHSE member Denisha Hopkins, the Mother to Mother scholarship program is specifically meant to provide financial assistance to mothers who are pursuing Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degrees. Applicants must be working full-time and reside in the Delaware Valley region. This year, up to two participants will be awarded.

Scholarship fund(s) (up to $1,000 each) will be made payable to the university or college of the recipient. 
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tabish mian & asad chaudhry educational excellence award

Awarded in honor of NAHSE members Tabish Mian and Asad Chaudhry, a couple who is dedicated to continuous learning along with personal and professional development. This scholarship program encourages students to continue pursue their educational goals. This scholarship is meant to provide financial assistance and promote professionalism in healthcare. The recipient will express and demonstrate a commitment to health policy, leadership academic achievement, medicine, community involvement, and a long term career interest in health service administration. This year, one scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in an accredited college or university program. A brief statement about leadership is required with submission.
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Scholarship fund (up to $1,000) will be made payable to the university or college of the recipient. 
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DR. NICOLE S. HUFF SCHOLARSHIP

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Nicole S. Huff, DHA, MBA, CHC
This scholarship will not be awarded during 2021 


Established in 2015, the Dr. Nicole S. Huff Scholarship recognizes student excellence and achievement based upon the student’s academic record and recommendations from faculty or colleagues, as well as evidence of his/her interest in and commitment to improving health services in underserved communities.  Annually, one scholarship is offered to a student who demonstrates potential to succeed in health services administration, medicine, or health policy at the local, state or federal level. Scholarship funds (up to $1,000) will be made payable to the university or college of the recipient. 
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NAHSE-DVC Health Career Academy Leadership Award

NAHSE-DVC is pleased to offer Leadership Awards that provide financial assistance to high school students of the Health Career Collaborative.
Click here for more information about the HCC.