IE AHEC SCHOLARS PROGRAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IE AHEC SCHOLARS PROGRAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The AHEC Scholars Program is a two-year national program that is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that is designed to enhance the skills of students studying health professions and to prepare them to service underserved communities. After completion of the program, scholars receive a Certificate of Community Health. The goal is to encourage students to continue working in underserved communities after they’ve graduated due to the lack of medical/health professionals in these areas.
No prior experience is necessary to apply.
To apply, please click here.
The AHEC scholar will be able to build relationships with peer scholars, network, have educational opportunities, gain new skills, enhance current skills, receive a stipend, be awarded a certificate of completion along with a Certificate in Community Health.
We understand that as a student, you may also face issues that might prevent you from completing the requirements. However, we will be forced to drop you from the program, if the requirements are not met by the deadline. This will not affect your school records.
There is ongoing enrollment throughout the year. May 1st is the application deadline. Applications will begin again in August.
Yes, the program is self-paced. Your college/university program internship and clinical hours may be applicable towards the clinical requirement.
The program is completely FREE. No expenses will be charged to the scholars. In exchange for participating and meeting the yearly requirements, scholars will receive a stipend. The amount is dependent on how many scholars complete the yearly requirements. The minimum amount is usually $250.
Yes, the center director will set up a time with the interested student to learn about the student’s academic interests and discuss the basics of the scholars program.
There are two pathways depending on the health profession that the student is studying. The one-year pathway is available for medical assistants and community health workers while the two-year pathway is available for the rest of the approved health professions. Click here to view. The two years spent in the program must be consecutive.
We have cohorts of a variety of students from different schools and health professions that you can collaborate on projects with and network.
Yes, please see our approved list of health professions. Click here
Yes, we have required quarterly meetings with our scholars. Due to our large cohort, we host more than one meeting, dates and times are scheduled based on votes. We understand that school schedules and other issues can conflict. We are willing to accommodate you if the chosen date and time does not work for you.
Yes, you may still apply. This will not affect your application. Our partners mentioned on our website are colleges/universities and medical schools that have more than one student enrolled.
