SHSMD 2010 Annual Conference
Scholarship Program
Deadline Extended to July 16
Are budget cuts preventing you from attending
the SHSMD Annual Conference?
Have you always wanted to attend the
SHSMD Conference but never been able to?
Do you need tuition assistance to attend the
SHSMD Conference?
The Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development is pleased to offer tuition assistance to qualifying professionals in healthcare marketing, planning, public relations, communications, physician relations or business development to attend the 2010 Annual Educational Conference in Chicago, September 12-15.
SHSMD will award scholarships covering the full conference registration fee, up to two optional preconference workshops and the “Takin' it to the Seas ” networking event. The scholarships do not cover travel costs (transportation, hotel, meals and related expenses). These costs are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
To apply: Applicants must submit a completed application to SHSMD via email (shsmd@aha.org), fax (312/422-4579) or mail: SHSMD Scholarship, American Hospital Association, 155 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60606 no later than Monday, July 12. Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Applicants MUST Meet the Following Criteria:
- Be currently employed in a hospital, healthcare system or organization providing marketing, planning, public relations, communication, business development or physician relations OR be able to document employment in a hospital, healthcare system or organization providing marketing, planning, public relations, communication, business development or physician services within the past 18 months.
- Be a SHSMD member.
- Be recommended by a SHSMD member, if a non-member. If accepted for an Annual Conference tuition scholarship, recipient will be required to become a SHSMD member.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Applications MUST Include:
- A statement of need/personal statement explaining why the applicant wants to attend the conference.
- A recommendation from current employer, client or recent employer showing relevant work experience and responsibilities and the need for professional development .
- Signed documentation from CEO or direct manager that establishes financial need, OR a copy of current policy on travel costs restrictions OR an explanation of financial need for those between jobs or self-employed.
- A signed statement of intent to attend (found on the Tuition Scholarship Application form).
Other Considerations:
- All applicants must complete the SHSMD Annual Conference Scholarship Application Form. No other form of application will be considered.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Tuition scholarship recipients will be required to provide proof of confirmed travel arrangements (transportation and hotel) within two weeks of notification of the tuition award.
- Applicants awarded tuition scholarships in 2009 may not apply for SHSMD scholarships in 2010.
- All tuition scholarships will be awarded at the sole discretion of SHSMD.
Deadline for submission is Friday, July 16.
Recipients will be notified via email on or before Friday, August 6.
Click here to download a complete application.
Click here to download scholarship criteria.
