ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2010 CORRIS BOYD SCHOLARSHIP IS COMING SOON
Program Overview
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 and women.
The HCA Corris Boyd Scholars Program offers full-tuition scholarships to two deserving students of color entering a Master’s Degree program at a university of the student’s choice. The school must be a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) with accredited programs of the Commission on Accreditation Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
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Corris Boyd (1961 – 2005)
Mr. Corris Boyd was a senior healthcare executive with HealthTrust Purchasing Group and HCA. He was dedicated to increasing diversity and a proponent of excellence in leadership. He also championed the success of minority and women-owned businesses through strategic partnerships.
Mr. Boyd was active in his community, respected by his peers, inspired all who knew him, and a mentor who was the “ultimate leader.”
The Scholars Program was established in 2006 in his honor.
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Have applied and been accepted (by June) to a Master’s Degree AUPHA full-member program (but not yet enrolled)
- Be a student of color
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0) in undergraduate coursework
- Be a U.S. citizen.
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Selection Criteria
Applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Leadership Qualities
- Academic Achievements
- Community Involvement
- Commitment to Healthcare
- Financial Need (may be considered when all other factors are equal)
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Award
Each recipient will receive a full-tuition scholarship* to the AUPHA full-member graduate school of his or her choice.
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Application and Award Process
The application and award process follows these four steps:
STEP 1: APPLY
To complete the application, you will need:
- A list of the AUPHA member, CAHME accredited programs you have applied to and the status of your application
- Your current GPA or that from your most recently completed academic degree
- GRE or GMAT score and your Score Report either in Adobe PDF format (to upload) or sent by mail or fax
- Your current résumé (in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format) uploaded on the electronic application
- A Personal Statement explain why you are choosing a career in Health Administration and addressing why you should be selected based on the Selection Criteria. This is THE MOST important part of your application so make sure that it fully addresses the selection criteria and how receiving the scholarship would impact your career. The statement should not exceed 1,500 words.
- Three (3) signed Letters of Recommendation on letterhead either in Adobe PDF format (to upload) or sent by mail or fax. One must be from a faculty member, one from an employer/supervisor, and the third from the individual of your choice that can best address your qualifications for the scholarship. Letters must specifically address the scholarship and the Selection Criteria.
- Official Transcripts (from all higher education institutions attended)
Once your application is received, it will be reviewed by a panel of healthcare administration professionals. Applications will be judged based on the Selection Criteria.
If any part of the application is incomplete or a supporting document is missing at the deadline date, the applicant/application will be disqualified.
The application form and all supporting documents must be submitted (postmarked/emailed, as appropriate) to AUPHA prior to the 2010 deadline. Please check back for updates on the 2010 deadlines.
STEP 2: APPLICATIONS JUDGED
STEP 3: FINALISTS CHOSEN
Finalists will be chosen and may be subject to an interview and a background check.
STEP 4: WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The two winners of the HCA Corris Boyd Scholars Program will be notified in the late spring.
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AHCLA is a membership and leadership organization devoted to increasing the representation and professional development of Asian Americans in healthcare executive management, policy, and administration.
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The National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) is a non-profit association of Black healthcare executives founded in 1968 for the purpose of promoting the advancement and development of Black healthcare leaders, and elevating the quality of healthcare services rendered to minority and underserved communities.
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NFLHE is a national organization led by senior executive healthcare leaders in the U.S. whose vision is to be a voice for their experience and of the diverse communities they serve. NFLHE helps prepare the next generation of Latino healthcare executives to meet the challenges of the nation’s future and improve the healthcare for their communities.
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HCA Partners
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The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) is a not-for-profit association of university-based educational programs, faculty, practitioners, and provider organizations. Its members are dedicated to continuously improving the field of healthcare management and practice.
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The Institute for Diversity in Health Management, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, works closely with health services organizations and educators to expand leadership opportunities for ethnic minorities in health services management.
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*Total cost of tuition up to $60,000 total commitment.
