2024 HFIC - IBA Scholarship Application

The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) is proud to offer the Ilse B. Almanza scholarship to current members to attend the Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference, July 21-24, 2024 in Anaheim, CA. Scholarships will be disbursed in the amount of $2000 to help supplement the cost of registration and travel to the Conference.


IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline to apply for this scholarship is Friday, May 10, 2024.


Recipients of the scholarship will be notified by June 14, 2024.


Scholarship recipients will receive funds by July 5, 2024.


All questions regarding the scholarship, application, disbursement, criteria, etc., must be submitted in writing to Erin Horng at echorng@aha.org

Eligibility

All ASHE members are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Individuals must be a current ASHE member in good standing at the time of application.


NOTE: If you are not a member you will need to join as a member before completing the application. Students interested in the scholarship, can join at the student rate ($25).


Individuals who meet two or more of the following qualifications may be given priority over other applicants:


1. Early career professional current working full-time in the field (between the age of 21-40)


2. Full-time, college student (non-working) pursuing a career in the health care planning, design, construction, or operations field.


3. First time attending an Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference..


4. Individuals from any under-represented groups, as follows: - Female - Racial minority - LGTBQ+ - Transgender - Other


5. Financially challenged – if your facility has cut funding for education and you have not previously received any type of financial assistance/support from ASHE in 2022 or 2023. (This includes awards, scholarships, waivers, etc., to attend an ASHE-sponsored education program/event)

Disclaimer

*Scholarships are not transferrable to other individuals OR to any other ASHE sponsored programs.


*Scholarship funds will only be distributed to the individual applying for the scholarship. Funds will not be distributed to the applicant's employer/organization.


*All scholarship recipients will be required to complete and submit a W9 form from the Internal Revenue Service and will be responsible for all taxes associated with the scholarship.


*Individuals who accept scholarship funds and do not attend the Annual Conference for any reason, must return the full amount of the scholarship disbursement to ASHE.


*Scholarships cannot be used in conjunction with other ASHE-sponsored awards, waivers, or any other type of financial assistance from ASHE (including Chapter Awards).


*Scholarships must be used to attend the Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference, July 21-24, 2024 in Anaheim, CA.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Complete the application below in its entirety; upload the proper documentation; provide your signature and date to complete the application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for review.

Full address, including city, state, and zip code. NOTE: If selected, this will be address we use to mail scholarship funds.

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Essay Questions

Please complete the following essay questions in its entirety. Each essay question is a minimum of 100 words, no more than 250 words maximum..

Provide a statement describing your interest in health care facility management and your career goals.


Please touch on the following points in your response:

1. Why you feel you should be selected to receive this scholarship

2. Explain how you meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship.

What do you see as the most challenging issue facing America’s hospitals and health systems?


Please touch on the following points in your response

1. How do you see this challenge affecting the management of health care facilities

2. What do you expect to get out of attending the annual conference and how will benefit you and your organization

Its important to have the support of your immediate supervisor. If selected, you will be required to have your immediate supervisor sign an acknowledgement form to confirm their support. Please enter the name and title of your immediate supervisor.

Include any comments or other relevant information that should be considered when reviewing your application.

I hearby acknowledge that I have read this application, including the disclaimers. I certify that all statements and responses I have made in the application are true, accurate and authentic to the best of my knowledge. Sign your application by typing your full name in the box below.

Important

Scholarships are determined based on the information provided in the application. Your application must include your signature. Applications that are incomplete or submitted without a signature will be considered invalid and will not be submitted to for review.

Submit Your Application

Please be sure you have completed the application in its entirety and it is signed. To receive a copy of this application via e-mail check the box marked "Send me a copy of my responses" at the bottom of this application form. Once you hit SUBMIT you will get a notification of receipt via e-mail. All questions must be submitted in writing to Charmaine Osborne at cosborne@aha.org. Thank you.

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