New York City

• Berkley College – BBA in Health Services Management
• Columbia University (program lead: Dr. Rebecca Sale)
• New York University Wagner (program lead: Dr. Carla Sampson)
• CUNY Baruch College (program lead: Dr. Alex Mills)
• Fordham University (program lead: Caroline Pogge DrPh)
• St. John’s University (program lead: Joan Tropnas)
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (program lead: Dr. Brian Nickerson)
• St. Joseph’s College (program lead: Dr. Lauren Pete)
• SUNY Downstate (program lead: Dr. Robert Karpman)

Long Island

• Adelphi University (program leads: Dean Elaine Smith and Provost Steven Everett)
• Hofstra University (program lead: Dr. Edward Coffield)
• Long Island University – Post (program lead: Dr. Linda Vila)
• SUNY Stony Brook University (program lead: Dr. Lisa Benz Scott)
• Molloy College (program lead: Dr. Gioia Bales and Brian O’Neill)

Westchester/Hudson Valley

• Dominican College
• Iona University (program lead: Dr. Bret Sanner)
• New York Medical College
• PACE University (program lead: Dr. Denise Tahara)

Interested in joining the ACHE/HLNY Higher Education Network? Please contact HEN@hlny.org or click here for more information.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION.

Each year, a $1,500 stipend is awarded to one or more graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence, community service, and a desire to become future healthcare leaders.

Send completed applications along with supporting documentation to HEN@hlny.org

Applicants must be enrolled in schools that have an approved Higher Education Network Agreement with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). At the time of application, the student shall be declared a graduate student in a healthcare course of study (i.e., Public Health, Public Administration or Hospital Administration) and must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5.

Additionally, applicants must submit an essay describing his or her specific career goals and discuss his or her vision of the future. The essay must indicate contributions to the promotion and protection of the health of individuals, families, and communities; and/or demonstrate the ability to transfer theoretical ideas and knowledge into practical application.

Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Winners!

• Lyanne Delgado Coka – Stony Brook University
• Janel Jacobs – Fordham University
• Reilly Pogoloff – New York University
• Ivleen Singh – Hofstra University

Past Scholarship Winners:

Awarded to students exemplifying a commitment to the betterment of the healthcare ecosystem, so that they one day “paying it forward”.

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Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Winners!

Past Scholarship Winners:

• Wenyie Cho (2023) – Iona University
• Marah Hasan (2023) – Columbia University
• Rajamathangi Gounder (2023) – Hofstra University
• Ruth Dianne Tacandong (2023) – Fordham University
• Constance Torre (2022) – Hofstra University
• Jaclyn Yoon (2022) – Icahn School of Medicine
• Jemima Maxine Louis (2022) – Baruch College
• Jessica Yuen (2022) – Columbia University
• Zara Muzzafar (2021) – Hofstra University
• Halim Kaygisiz (2021) – Stony Brook University
• Pragati Chaudhary (2021) – Cornell University
• Jocelyn Perez (2021) – Columbia University
• Dialikatou Diallo (2020) – New York Medical College
• Mariam Janneh (2020) – LIU Post
• Khadijatu Muhammad (2020) – Stony Brook University

Awarded to Early Careerist (Member/Fellow under 40) who recently completed a healthcare degree and are paying off student loans.

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Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Winners!

• Katherine Sanchez, MHA – Northwell Health
• Kayla M. Spence, MHA, PCMH CCE, CPXP – NYC Health + Hospitals

Awarded to an Early Careerist (Member/Fellow under 40) in support of attending ACHE Congress. Includes mentorship with C-Suite Leader.

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Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Winner!

Andrea D. Teran – Northwell Health

2024 proudly marked the inaugural Healthcare Leaders of New York (HLNY) poster competition, showcasing the diverse talent and skills of students from our Higher Education Network! This competition helps foster innovative ideas amongst graduate and undergraduate students at schools affiliated with the American College of Healthcare Executives.

The application process consists of completing a two-page form, which includes a request for a 350-500 word abstract addressing a topic of the student’s choice. This abstract should be reflective of knowledge, experience, or best practices in the field of healthcare research. Winners of the HLNY Poster Competition will present their posters at the HLNY Mini Congress event in the Fall, and will be honored at the HLNY Gala for their accomplishment.

To be eligible to apply, you must be an active undergraduate or graduate student at an ACHE-contracted Higher Education Network (HEN) school with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Membership in ACHE/HLNY is not required at the time of submission.

Congratulations to our 2024 Poster Competition Winners!

• Charlotte Banayan – SUNY Downstate
• Diana Grinberg – Pace University
• Umme Nishat Prity – St. John’s University
• Yi Wang – Stony Brook University

Joining HLNY and networking is the link to professional and personal growth. Networking is especially important to finding success in the healthcare industry, as most healthcare jobs are filled through known or referred contacts in the industry. Professional networking can help in the search of new opportunities and in exploring different careers within healthcare, which is why students and early careerists should take advantage of networking. After joining ACHE and attending HLNY events, new relationships are built. Sometimes it only takes meeting the right person at the right time to unlock a new opportunity. Find An Event >

HLNY is pleased to offer its student members and early careerists an opportunity to learn all about administrative fellowship roles in the healthcare industry. Administrative fellowships are unique opportunities that expose a small handful of people each year to the inner workings of hospitals and health systems. This program features three exceptional panelists who will provide a high-level overview of the application process, pros and cons of becoming an administrative fellow, key advice for those wishing to pursue these coveted roles, and more.