The ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. (SFI) is a program that supports individuals who, by virtue of experience, current position and future career plans, demonstrate potential to contribute to MGMA's mission of transforming healthcare.
The 2024 application process begins on February 20th and closes on April 29th. Funds will be awarded to recipients in early August 2024. Applications are now open! Must be a member of MGMA to apply.
2024 Scholarship recipients will be publically announced in the fall of 2024.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Member of MGMA.
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management, including public health, business administration, healthcare administration and other related areas.
- The university must be located within the United States.
- Scholarships are not intended to support individuals pursuing degrees in medicine, physical therapy, nursing or other clinically related professions.
- Additional eligibility requirements may exist for each award (see below for details).
Scholarship Application Requirements
Please note: there is one application form to apply for all scholarships (except for those noted above). Each applicant will be considered for all scholarships based on eligibility.
Requirements to be included in your application:
- Proof of academic enrollment
- Professional resume
- Unofficial Academic Transcript
- 500 words or less essay on how you plan to contribute to medical practice management
- Two letters of recommendation - may be included and/or sent separately
2024 Scholarship Information
Harry J. Harwick Scholarship - Unavailable in 2024
Sponsored by the American College of Medical Practice Executives
The program must be accredited by the CAHME or AUPHA.
Andrea M. Rossiter, FACMPE Scholarship
Sponsored by MGMA
2 awards, $5,000 each
Leaders Scholarship
Sponsored by Academic Practice Assembly, Anesthesia Administration Assembly, Integrated Physician Services Executives Assembly, and in recognition of Ernest S. Moscatello; Edgar J. Saux, FACMPE; Robert W. “Win” Baker; Charles Wallace, MD; and past presidents of ACMPE
1st place award $8,000, 2nd place award $4,000
Richard L. Davis, FACMPE/Barbara B. Watson, FACMPE – National Scholarship
Sponsored by North Carolina Medical Group Managers
1 award, $2,500
MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship
Sponsored by MGMA Midwest Section
Must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin.
1 award, $5,000
MGMA Southern Section Scholarship
Sponsored by MGMA Southern Section
Must reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee or Texas.
1 award, $4,000
MGMA Western Section Scholarship
Sponsored by MGMA Western Section
Must reside in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.
1 award, $3,000
Richard L. Davis, FACMPE – Managers Scholarship
Sponsored by North Carolina Medical Group Managers
Currently working in medical practice management and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management.
1 award, $2,500
Oncology Practice Alliance Scholarship
Sponsored by Oncology Practice Alliance
Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management and demonstrated potential for contributing to the medical practice management profession in the specialty of oncology/hematology residing in either Ohio or West Virginia.
1 award, $3,000
2024 Dedicated University Scholarships
Richard L. Davis, FACMPE – Appalachian Scholarship
Sponsored by North Carolina Medical Group Managers
Undergraduate students enrolled at Appalachian State University School of Business and Health
Application deadline: May 1
1 award, $1,000
To apply, contact:
Office of Student Financial Aid
Appalachian State University
ASU PO Box 32059
Boone, NC 28608-2059
Phone: 828.262.2190
Richard L. Davis, FACMPE – UNC Scholarship
Sponsored by North Carolina Medical Group Managers
Graduate students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Graduate School of Public Health
1 award, $1,500
To apply, contact:
Office of Scholarships and Student Aid
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
300 Pettigrew Hall, CB #2300
PO Box 1080
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1080
Phone: 919.962.8396
More Information
Contact scholarship@mgma.com for additional questions.
ACMPE Scholarship Fund, Inc. reserves the right to not make awards subject to market impact on investment earnings.