Scholarships and Tuition Assistance

Each year, the MHA program and David Eccles School of Business keep a careful pulse on industry happenings, student feedback, and opportunities to support applicants. We strive to align our program with industry and student needs, including providing scholarships and tuition assistance opportunities.

All Full-Time MHA program applications submitted and completed by priority deadlines are eligible to be considered for scholarships. PMHA and MHA dual-degree applicants will be considered for scholarships on a case-by-case basis. Please contact MHAinfo@Eccles.Utah.edu to learn more about scholarship opportunities.

Early MHAO Application Scholarship
Students who apply to the MHAO program before April 1, 2024, and are accepted will be guaranteed a minimum scholarship of $5,000.

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Available Scholarships

New: First Ascent Students Scholarship

The MHA program and the Eccles School are proud to announce the introduction of the First Ascent Students scholarship. The MHA program is committed to making the dream of higher education a reality for all students, and this scholarship is designed to help promote diversity and encourage and enable healthcare-focused students with financial need to attend the MHA program at the Eccles School. Recipients of this scholarship are expected to share their unique story and diverse perspectives through their participation in the classroom, MHA-related events, and other on-campus activities.

The First Ascent Students scholarship attracts students from various diverse backgrounds who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education and graduate-level programs. The First Ascent Students scholarship gives preference to those who meet the following criteria:

  • Significant financial need (as defined by the Federal Government)
  • First-generation college students*
  • Plan to pursue a career in healthcare
  • Apply to the Full-Time MHA program prior to Feb. 1

Eligibility for the First Ascent Students scholarship

Eligible students for the First Ascent Students scholarship are those who have applied for the Full-Time MHA program and have submitted their scholarship application prior to the Priority Deadline II, Feb. 1, 2020. Eligible students must have also graduated from their undergraduate studies with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Professional MHA (PMHA) and MHA dual-degree students will be considered for scholarships on a case-by-case basis. Both domestic and international students are eligible for scholarships.

*First-generation is defined as neither parent has received a 4-year college degree from a university within the United States

Note: MHA scholarships cannot be combined with any University of Utah scholarship that covers the cost of nonresident tuition or the total cost of tuition. This restriction also applies to the University of Utah employee tuition reduction benefit.

Additional Funding Sources

A number of scholarships are available through the Office for Equity and Diversity. Learn more and apply here.

Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is supported by the ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. To qualify for one of the below scholarships, you must be enrolled in the University of Utah’s MHA program and be a member of MGMA. Since these scholarships are all under the same umbrella, if you apply for one, you are automatically a candidate for all of them.

  • Harry J. Harwick Scholarship
  • Andrea M. Rossiter, FACMPE Scholarship
  • Leaders Scholarship
  • MGMA Western Section Scholarship
  • Richard L. Davis, FACMPE – Managers Scholarship

For more information and how to apply for these scholarships, please click here.

The Utah Hispanic Business Leadership Foundation is a non-profit organization established to develop business leaders and improve business education and opportunities for Hispanic/Latino students and professionals. The award is in recognition of academic and vocational achievement, demonstrated leadership in school, community or other service activities. Applicants must also demonstrate a financial need.

For more information and how to apply for this scholarship, please click here.

HCA is proud to sponsor the HCA Corris Boyd Scholars Program. This program was established in honor of a healthcare leader who dedicated his life to diversity and excellence in leadership – especially among people of color. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be enrolled in the University of Utah’s MHA program and be a member of AUPHA.

For more information and how to apply for this scholarship, please click here.

The Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship was established by Peggy Traub and Phyllis Dicker to encourage and support women-identified lesbians in their pursuit of higher education. This program provides one-year scholarships of $1,500 or $3,000. Scholarships are paid directly to the recipient’s school and are applied toward tuition.

For more information and how to apply for this scholarship, please click here.

The Women’s Resource Center offers a variety of scholarships. Descriptions of each scholarship are listed below and all scholarship applications must meet individual scholarship requirements as well as the general qualifications. The typical application period is February – March of each year and awards are provided for the next academic year. Information about scholarship availability can be found in AcademicWorks.

For more information and how to apply for this scholarship, please click here.

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