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.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

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 2024 Scholarship Winners!

• Yi Wang – Stony Brook University
• Bruno Villazhinay Matute – New York Medical College

Past Scholarship Winners:

Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Winners!

Each year, a $1,500 stipend is awarded to up to four graduate students with diverse backgrounds exemplifying a commitment to the betterment of the healthcare ecosystem, with the hope of one day “paying it forward”.

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

This scholarship, named in memory of Leonard Achan Sr., was founded by a member and former HLNY Award of Distinction Recipient, Leonard Achan Jr, who funded the initial scholarship for 5 years and created an evergreen platform for healthcare leaders and companies to participate to bring awareness to health equity and the need for raising and guiding future leaders committed to changing the healthcare equity landscape in New York.

Most notably, scholarship award recipients will be assigned mentors for their last graduate year through the vast network of HLNY. Mentorship will be curated and introduced with a one hour minimum per month commitment for remote or in-person mentorship and advisement meetings with scholarship recipients for a one (1) year period upon graduation.

Candidates must be scheduled to graduate from any allied health administration degree program e.g. MPH, MPA, MHA, MBA (health concentration) or another accredited administrative degree program in any healthcare arena within the next 2 years, show dedicated Community Service work to underprivileged communities or patient populations in New York with a recommendation/letter of support attesting to this work, and an essay (max 600 words) outlining the candidate’s current or aspiring commitment to the betterment of the healthcare ecosystem.’

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

Applications are no longer being accepted

This scholarship supports healthcare professionals who have recently completed a healthcare degree program and are paying off student loans.  The program recognizes student loan debt obligations can be barriers to career progression and professional development.  The Sganga Family Scholarship provides a one-time financial payment of $5,000 for up to three recipients who are:

• Employed in a professional role in a healthcare organization
• Early careerists (defined by ACHE as being under 40 years of age)
• Active member of HLNY/ACHE

Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Winners!

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

This year 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

The HLNY Foundation invites emerging healthcare leaders to apply for the prestigious 2025 Arthur & Sharon Gianelli Early Careerist ACHE Congress Scholarship. This scholarship offers a unique opportunity to attend the 2025 ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership, the premier event for healthcare executives.

Benefits:

• Full coverage of registration costs for the ACHE Congress.
• Exclusive mentoring session with Arthur Gianelli, FACHE.
• Recognition at the HLNY Congress Dinner during the Congress.

Eligibility Highlights:

• Active ACHE member under the age of 40.
• Employer does not cover registration costs for the Congress.
• Demonstrated commitment to community service.

Apply by January 15, 2025.

Apply Now

For questions, please contact us at HEN@hlny.org

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.