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Applying for Funds
Applicants can apply for funds in three Foundation programs:
Scholarship
Education
Research

Special Annual Conference Scholarship

When applying, please follow the process required for each category. Application guidelines are listed on the application forms.

Who Can Apply?

  • ASHHRA members in health care HR
  • Non-ASHHRA members in health care HR
  • College seniors majoring in HR

The Foundation will not fund the following:

  • Endowment or capital campaigns
  • Fees or stipends to financial planners
  • Political organizations
  • Books and magazines; articles or advertising in professional journals
  • Fundraising activities such as benefits or charitable dinners
  • General operating expenses
  • Loan or loan-guarantees to entities
  • Individual development accounts
  • Programs that do not advance the Foundation mission and purpose
  • Organizations with financial deficits

Application Deadlines
April 4, 2008
July 3, 2008
Sept. 5, 2008
Jan. 9, 2009

Scholarship
The Foundation encourages lifelong learning by providing scholarships for continuing education courses, ASHHRA conferences and other related educational pursuits.

Submission & Review Process

  • Applicant submits completed Scholarship Application (click here to download application) Foundation Advisory Committee (FAC) schedules interview with prospective awardee
  • The FAC reviews each package and makes award decision  
  • The FAC sends approval/denial letter to each applicant

The ASHHRA Foundation reserves the right to limit applicants to ONE submission each calendar year. All subsequent submissions from the same applicant will be considered invalid.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for Scholarship Applications is April 4, 2008.
  • Mail application to Stephanie Drake, Foundation Administrator, ASHHRA, One North Franklin, 31st Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
  • For more information contact Stephanie Drake, Foundation Administrator at sdrake@aha.org, 312-422-3723.

Education
Educational grants are available for academic studies in health care management, legal and regulatory compliance, and other critical areas in health care human resources management.

Submission and Review Process

  • Applicant submits completed Education Application (click here to download application)
  • Foundation Advisory Committee (FAC) schedules interview with prospective awardee
  • The FAC reviews each package and makes award decision  
  • The FAC sends approval/denial letter to each applicant

The ASHHRA Foundation reserves the right to limit applicants to ONE submission each calendar year. All subsequent submissions from the same applicant will be considered invalid.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for Education Applications is July 3, 2008
  • Mail application to Stephanie Drake, Foundation Administrator, ASHHRA, One North Franklin, 31st Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
  • For more information contact Stephanie Drake, Foundation Administrator at sdrake@aha.org, 312-422-3723.

Research
The Foundation supports research and development of best practices in health care management, diversity, leadership, employee retention, workforce shortages and other health care HR-related topics.

Submission and Review Process

  • Applicant submits completed Research Application (click here to download application)
  • Foundation Advisory Committee (FAC) schedules interview with prospective awardee
  • The FAC reviews each package and makes award decision  
  • The FAC sends approval/denial letter to each applicant

The ASHHRA Foundation reserves the right to limit applicants to ONE submission each calendar year. All subsequent submissions from the same applicant will be considered invalid.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for Research Applications is Sept. 5, 2008.
  • Mail application to Stephanie Drake, Foundation Administrator, ASHHRA, One North Franklin, 31st Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
  • For more information contact Stephanie Drake, Foundation Administrator at sdrake@aha.org, 312-422-3723.

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