Alabama HIMSS President’s Endowed Award in Health Informatics – The Alabama HIMSS Endowed Award Fund was established in 2004 by a generous gift from the Alabama chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society to be awarded annually to recognize and provide financial support to an outstanding senior student enrolled in the UAB Master of Science in Health Informatics program as determined by a committee of the MSHI faculty and the President of Alabama HIMSS or his or her chosen representative.
Alabama Hospital Association Scholarship (Health Administration) – This scholarship is sponsored annually by a gift from the Alabama Hospital Association for a student admitted to or enrolled in the UAB Master of Science in Health Administration program, based upon criteria established by the Association. Eligible students are identified by the MSHA program faculty; selection is made by the Alabama Hospital Association leadership in consultation with the faculty.
Robert C. Chapman Endowed Scholarship (Health Administration) – The Robert C. Chapman Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 through a generous gift from Robert C. (Bob) Chapman, an alumnus of the M.S. in Health Administration program and a long-time supporter and preceptor for the program. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the MSHA program, demonstrate solid academic promise, financial need, leadership potential and high ethical standards. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.
Michael E. Garrigan Endowed Scholarship (Health Administration) – The Michael E. Garrigan Endowed Scholarship was established in 2000 by a generous gift from Mike Garrigan, an alumnus of the MSHA program and long-time supporter and preceptor for the program. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the MSHA program and demonstrate solid academic promise as well as financial need. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.
HSA 25th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship (Health Administration) – This scholarship endowment was established through generous gifts made by faculty, alumni and friends of the MSHA program given to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Health Administration program. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the MSHA program and demonstrate solid academic promise as well as financial need. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.
Health Services Administration Endowed Scholarship (Health Administration) – This scholarship was established in 2000 through the generosity of an anonymous donor. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the MSHA program and demonstrate solid academic promise as well as financial need. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.
HSA-MSHA 35th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship (Health Administration) – This scholarship was established in 2004 through gifts made by alumni and faculty of the Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) Program to commemorate its 35th anniversary. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the MSHA program and demonstrate solid academic promise as well as financial need. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.
The Richard A. Lind Endowed Scholarship Fund (Health Administration) – This scholarship endowment was established in 2000 by a very generous gift from MSHA alumnus and healthcare entrepreneur Michael E. Stephens in honor of his friend and fellow alumnus, Richard A. Lind. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the MSHA program and demonstrate solid academic promise as well as financial need. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.
Medical Group Management Association Endowed Scholarship (Health Administration) - The MGMA Scholarship Endowment was established in 1987 through gifts from the Medical Group Management Association of Alabama and the MGMA Birmingham Chapter to support students who are committed to entering the profession of medical practice management. Applicants must be residents of the state of Alabama, have completed two terms of study in the MSHA program and demonstrate academic promise as well as an interest in the area of medical group practice management. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty in consultation with the immediate past presidents of the Birmingham and Alabama chapters of MGMA; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.
J. Kenneth Roan Memorial Endowed Scholarship (Health Administration) – This scholarship endowment was established in 1985 in memory of J. Kenneth Roan, a native of Decatur, Alabama and a pioneer in the field of psychiatric care facilities. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the MSHA program and demonstrate solid academic promise as well as financial need. Preference is given to students interested in pursuing a career in the administration of mental health facilities. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.
Scott Braxton Ryland Memorial Endowed Scholarship (Health Administration) – The Scott Ryland Memorial Scholarship endowment was established in 2004 through gifts made by family, friends and colleagues of Mr. Ryland, an alumnus of the MSHA program and a student in the Administration-Health Services Ph.D. program at the time of his death at age 33. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the MSHA program and demonstrate solid academic promise as well as financial need. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.
Jon E. Vice Scholarship (Health Administration) – This scholarship was established in 2005 in honor of MSHA alumnus Jon E. Vice and in recognition of his financial support and volunteer leadership for both the Department of Health Services Administration and the School of Health Professions. The scholarship is funded by a portion of the proceeds from the Health Services Administration 25th Anniversary Scholarship endowment, which was established through a fund-raising drive chaired by Mr. Vice. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the MSHA program and demonstrate solid academic promise as well as financial need. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.
Robert J. Zasa Endowed Scholarship (Health Administration) – The Robert J. Zasa Scholarship endowment was established in 2000 through a generous gift by Mr. Zasa, an alumnus of the MSHA program who has provided long-time support to the program as a student mentor and guest lecturer. Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the MSHA program and demonstrate solid academic promise as well as financial need. Selection is made by a committee of the MSHA program faculty; the number and amount of the annual awards are determined by the committee based upon the availability of funds.