Scholarships & Funding for Healthcare Administration Degrees
Ways to pay for a healthcare administration degree, and the awards we have verified on official university pages (92 so far). A listing never means that every student or program qualifies, and the existence of assistantships or scholarships does not make a program “fully funded”. For doctoral funding guarantees, see funded PhD programs.
Scholarships
Awards a university or department funds. Eligibility, amounts and renewal rules are set by the university; most are competitive. Admission does not mean an award.
Health Care Management scholarships (ASAP portal)
Appalachian State University — Master of Health Administration (MHA) – Online · Master's
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students; applications open in December and typically close in early February
Source: hcm.appstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Baylor University — Online MBA Healthcare Leadership Concentration · Master's
$125 per credit hour enrolled, up to $5,250 total
Eligibility: Select students based on application strength; all applicants automatically considered
Source: hankamer.baylor.edu · verified October 12, 2026Baylor University — Robbins MBA in Healthcare Administration (Full-Time MBA) · Master's
15-100% tuition remission; average 65%
Eligibility: Based on work experience, GMAT/GRE score, academic record and overall application strength; most but not all students receive an offer
Source: hankamer.baylor.edu · verified October 12, 2026California State University, Northridge — Master of Health Administration · Master's
Eligibility: Students in the Department of Health Sciences
Source: csun.edu · verified October 12, 2026Need-based departmental scholarships (HPM)
Columbia University — Executive Healthcare Management Program (Executive MHA) · Master's
Possible scholarship $10,000 (cost estimate table)
Eligibility: Executive and Part-Time Hybrid applicants who have submitted all components and a FAFSA
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026Need-based departmental scholarships (HPM)
Columbia University — Part-Time Hybrid MHA · Master's
Possible scholarship $7,800 (cost estimate table)
Eligibility: Executive and Part-Time Hybrid applicants who have submitted all components and a FAFSA
Source: publichealth.columbia.edu · verified October 12, 2026Cornell University — Sloan Master of Health Administration (Residential MHA) · Master's
Eligibility: All applicants are considered at admission; no separate application
Source: publicpolicy.cornell.edu · verified October 12, 2026Scholarship for MPH HPAL students pursuing long-term care administration
Eligibility: MPH HPAL students interested in a career as a licensed long term care administrator
Source: public-health.ecu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Florida International University — Healthcare MBA (HCMBA) · Master's
$12,000 in scholarships
Eligibility: HCMBA students
Source: business.fiu.edu · verified October 12, 2026MHA@GW scholarships and partner organization benefits
George Washington University — Master of Health Administration (MHA@GW) · Master's
Eligibility: Institutionally funded; contact an enrollment specialist about eligibility.
Source: onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Georgetown University — Master of Science in Health Systems Administration (MHSA) · Master's
Offsets the total estimated cost by $37,061, to an estimated $55,592 (2027–2028)
Eligibility: MHSA students
Source: health.georgetown.edu · verified October 12, 2026Georgetown University — Master of Science in Health Systems Administration (MHSA) · Master's
Eligibility: Priority consideration for applications completed by January 15; no separate application
Source: health.georgetown.edu · verified October 12, 2026Scholarships through the LLU Financial Aid office and the School of Public Health Finance office
Loma Linda University — Master of Healthcare Administration (on campus) · Master's
Source: publichealth.llu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Eligibility: All part-time and full-time students are considered
Source: wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Merit-based partial tuition scholarships
New York University — Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) · Master's
Partial tuition
Eligibility: Exceptionally qualified candidates; limited amount
Source: onlinemha.wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Incentive scholarship (Spring or Summer 2027 start)
Ohio University — Online MBA Healthcare Concentration · Master's
$5,000, payable over the first 6 semesters · Student must remain continuously enrolled and in good academic standing
Eligibility: Online MBA or MBAAI students starting Spring or Summer 2027 who remain continuously enrolled and in good academic standing
Source: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026One-time departmental scholarship
Pennsylvania State University — Master of Health Administration (Residential) · Master's
Eligibility: Applications received by January 1; limited funds
Source: hhd.psu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Merit-based scholarships and public health scholar positions
Saint Louis University — Health Administration, M.H.A. · Master's
Eligibility: Limited number; awarded to the strongest candidates who complete applications by the priority deadlines.
Source: catalog.slu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Merit-based scholarships
Saint Louis University — Health Administration, M.S. · Master's
Eligibility: Limited number.
Source: slu.edu · verified October 12, 2026William O. Cleverley Scholarship
The Ohio State University — Residential MHA · Master's
Eligibility: Typically awarded at admission to one student per year; no application
Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026The Ohio State University — Residential MHA · Master's
One- or two-year scholarships
Eligibility: Highest potential applicants; limited number
Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Trinity University — Health Care Administration (On-Campus) M.S. · Master's
In a typical year the average student receives around $20,000; all admitted students receive at least some financial assistance.
Eligibility: Based primarily on academic credentials, financial need and available funds
Source: trinity.edu · verified October 12, 2026Methodist Healthcare Ministries scholarship (Hornbeak Scholar)
Trinity University — Health Care Administration (On-Campus) M.S. · Master's
Tuition benefits to one student each year
Eligibility: Academic achievement, financial need and leadership potential
Source: trinity.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tulane University — Master of Health Administration (MHA) · Master's
Amounts vary
Eligibility: Master's applicants with completed applications by the priority deadline are automatically considered
Source: sph.tulane.edu · verified October 12, 2026Louisiana Lagniappe Scholarship
Tulane University — Master of Health Administration (MHA) · Master's
35% of tuition
Eligibility: On-campus students who graduated from a Louisiana high school
Source: sph.tulane.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tulane University — Online Master of Health Administration · Master's
Amounts vary
Eligibility: Applicants completed by the priority deadline are automatically considered; Tulane employees using the tuition benefit are not eligible
Source: online.tulane.edu · verified October 12, 2026Department endowed scholarships
Eligibility: MSHA students; priority-deadline applicants receive early consideration for limited tuition scholarships
Source: uab.edu · verified October 12, 2026Health Administration Scholarships
University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus — Executive MBA in Health Administration · Master's
Up to 10 scholarships each year; most awards range from $1,000 to $2,500
Eligibility: Health Administration MBA students; apply through Scholarship Universe after admission
Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus — Executive MBA in Health Administration · Master's
50% of tuition, one award annually
Eligibility: Incoming fall cohort student; preference to licensed physicians practicing in Colorado, Nebraska or Iowa
Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 12, 2026Health Administration Scholarship
University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus — MBA in Health Administration · Master's
One-time scholarship, as funds are available · One-time
Eligibility: Incoming students with exceptional merit; no application necessary
Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Florida — Full-Time Residential MHA · Master's
An amount sufficient to cover tuition and related instructional materials
Eligibility: Florida residents with financial need; preference for a prior business school bachelor's degree
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026HMP Alumni endowed scholarships
University of Iowa — Master of Health Administration (General Program) · Master's
Eligibility: Awarded to students each year
Source: public-health.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Minnesota — Executive Master of Healthcare Administration · Master's
Eligibility: Executive students as they begin the program; no additional application
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Minnesota — Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) · Master's
Eligibility: All admitted students are considered; no separate application
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 12, 2026MHA program scholarships for Residential students
University of Missouri — Residential Master of Health Administration (MHA) · Master's
Multiple $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships · Awarded annually
Eligibility: Residential MHA students; apply by the March 1 priority deadline
Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026Dr. Robert Barber Memorial Scholarship
University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Master of Health Administration · Master's
Last offered as $1,800
Eligibility: MHA students
Source: hmp.charlotte.edu · verified October 12, 2026Greater Charlotte Healthcare Executives Group (GCHEG) MHA Scholarship
University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Master of Health Administration · Master's
Last offered as $1,000
Eligibility: MHA students
Source: hmp.charlotte.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Southern California — Master of Health Administration (MHA) · Master's
Generally renewable for a second year
Eligibility: Complete the admission application by December 15 and the scholarship essays; awards made at admission and generally renewable for a second year with satisfactory progress.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Current Topics in Health Care Award
University of Washington — Master of Health Administration · Master's
$5,000 (varies per year depending on available funding)
Eligibility: First- and second-year students
Source: hspop.uw.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Washington — Master of Health Administration · Master's
$5,000 (varies per year depending on available funding)
Eligibility: First- and second-year students
Source: hspop.uw.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Washington — Master of Health Administration · Master's
$5,000 (varies per year depending on available funding)
Eligibility: First- and second-year students
Source: hspop.uw.edu · verified October 12, 2026Walden University — Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) – course-based · Master's
-$5,450 shown for the course-based general program
Eligibility: Progress-based savings; see the university's scholarship details
Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fellowships
Merit-based graduate awards, usually competitive and most common at PhD level. A fellowship's value and length are what the university publishes — nothing more is assumed.
Blazer Graduate Fellowship (UAB Graduate School)
University of Alabama at Birmingham — Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Administration-Health Services · Doctoral
Monthly stipend, tuition and health insurance for four consecutive academic terms
Eligibility: Highly qualified first-year full-time doctoral students
Source: uab.edu · verified October 12, 2026Coverdell Fellowship (Returned Peace Corps Volunteers)
University of Miami — Master of Health Administration · Master's
Value of Fellowship $47,049
Eligibility: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers admitted to the MHA; on average 4 fellowships per year
Source: mbs.miami.edu · verified October 12, 2026Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (Graduate School)
University of Minnesota — Health Services Research, Policy & Administration PhD · Doctoral
$25,000 stipend plus full-time tuition and health insurance during the grant
Eligibility: PhD students in the final year or two of dissertation research; competitive
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Assistantships
Teaching or research positions that pay a stipend and/or tuition in exchange for work. That assistantships exist does not mean every student receives one.
Graduate assistantships (accelerated MHA students)
Central Michigan University — Online Master of Health Administration · Master's
Eligibility: May be available to accelerated MHA students after completing the undergraduate degree
Source: cmich.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026No graduate or research assistantships
Georgetown University — Master of Science in Health Systems Administration (MHSA) · Master's
Eligibility: Not offered by the MHSA program
Source: health.georgetown.edu · verified October 12, 2026College of Business graduate or lab assistantships
Idaho State University — Master of Healthcare Administration · Master's
Stipend of approximately $13,163 per year plus in-state or out-of-state tuition paid; 19 hours per week
Eligibility: Full-time students accepted into a College of Business graduate program
Source: isu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Pennsylvania State University — Ph.D. in Health Policy and Administration · Doctoral
Eligibility: Entering doctoral students
Source: hhd.psu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Texas State University — Master of Healthcare Administration (Residential) · Master's
Eligibility: MHA students
Source: health.txst.edu · verified October 12, 2026The Ohio State University — Residential MHA · Master's
Full tuition benefits, instructional and general fees covered, monthly stipend; 20 hours per week
Eligibility: Select exceptional students recommended by the MHA program; limited number
Source: cph.osu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate, research and teaching assistantships
Tulane University — Master of Health Administration (MHA) · Master's
Eligibility: Current students; positions not available until the student is on campus
Source: sph.tulane.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Alabama at Birmingham — Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Administration-Health Services · Doctoral
One additional year based on performance and progress
Eligibility: Full-time students; competitive; 20 hours per week
Source: uab.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate research or teaching assistantships
University of Florida — Full-Time Residential MHA · Master's
About $10-$15 per hour and a tuition waiver for up to nine semester hours in fall and spring, six in summer · one, two, or three semesters
Eligibility: Some students are appointed; about 10 hours per week
Source: phhp.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate Research Assistantship (quarter-time)
University of Iowa — Master of Health Administration (General Program) · Master's
Monthly salary, tuition scholarship and access to health care benefits; 25% appointment qualifies for resident tuition
Eligibility: Awarded annually on the basis of student merit and departmental need
Source: public-health.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships (Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant positions)
University of Minnesota — Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) · Master's
Eligibility: Competitive; demand exceeds available positions
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 12, 2026Teaching assistantship (one of the first two years)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Health Policy and Management, Doctoral Program (Ph.D.) · Doctoral
Stipend, tuition and health insurance
Eligibility: PhD students
Source: sph.unc.edu · verified October 12, 2026MHA program supported assistantships
University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Master of Health Administration · Master's
Standard department compensation (student temporary hourly payroll)
Eligibility: Merit/need-based; all students considered, no application needed
Source: hmp.charlotte.edu · verified October 12, 2026Brooks College of Health graduate assistantship packages
University of North Florida — Master of Health Administration (MHA) · Master's
Eligibility: Students enrolled in Brooks College of Health graduate programs; one-year awards
Source: unf.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships with healthcare organizations
University of South Carolina — Master of Health Administration (Traditional Track) · Master's
Paid; out-of-state students with a graduate assistantship receive in-state tuition for that semester
Eligibility: Traditional Track students, by interview
Source: sc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Research and teaching assistant positions
University of Washington — Master of Health Administration · Master's
Eligibility: May be available; listed on the School of Public Health opportunities board
Source: hspop.uw.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition waivers
Tuition remission without a separate stipend unless the university says otherwise.
Non-Resident Tuition Waivers for Graduate Students
Idaho State University — Master of Healthcare Administration · Master's
Eligibility: Graduate students, based on academic performance; limited number
Source: isu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition discounts and special rates
Reduced rates for groups such as alumni, military members or employees of partner organizations.
Georgetown University — Master of Science in Health Systems Administration (MHSA) · Master's
10% of base tuition plus application fee waiver
Eligibility: Current or recently separated federal civil government employees
Source: health.georgetown.edu · verified October 12, 2026LLUH partnership discount (30% preferred pricing rate)
Loma Linda University — Master of Healthcare Administration (Online) · Master's
30% partnership discount
Eligibility: LLUH residents, LLUH management residents and LLU alumni who do not already receive LLUH employee tuition benefits
Source: publichealth.llu.edu · verified October 12, 2026OHIO Online incentive scholarship
Ohio University — Online Master of Health Administration · Master's
up to 15%
Eligibility: Alumni and corporate partners
Source: ohio.edu · verified October 12, 2026Purdue University Global — Online Master's Degree in Health Care Administration · Master's
17-30% per credit for current servicemembers; 14% per credit for veterans (graduate programs)
Eligibility: Current servicemembers and veterans
Source: purdueglobal.edu · verified October 12, 2026Educational partnership tuition discounts
Saint Joseph's College of Maine — Health Administration, BS · Bachelor's
Eligibility: Employees of partner organizations
Source: sjcme.edu · verified October 12, 2026Employer partner tuition discount
Seton Hall University — Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) - Online/Hybrid · Master's
25% tuition discount
Eligibility: Full-time employees of Atlantic Health System, Hackensack Meridian Health and JAG Physical Therapy
Source: shu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Early application tuition reduction
University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus — Executive MBA in Health Administration · Master's
$5,000 (Early Action, February 1) or $2,500 (Priority, March 15)
Eligibility: Applicants who apply by the Early Action or Priority deadline
Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Employer tuition assistance
Programs where an employer pays part of tuition, sometimes through a university partnership. Terms are set by the employer.
10% tuition discount for employees of partner organizations
Georgetown University — Master of Science in Health Systems Administration (MHSA) · Master's
10% of tuition
Eligibility: Select employees of partner health care organizations; details shared on inquiry or admission
Source: health.georgetown.edu · verified October 12, 2026Indiana University Indianapolis — IU Online Master of Health Administration · Master's
Eligibility: Health professionals whose employer offers a tuition benefit
Source: online.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Purdue University Global — Online Master's Degree in Health Care Administration · Master's
Eligibility: Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations
Source: purdueglobal.edu · verified October 12, 2026Partner organization tuition discount
Trinity University — Health Care Administration (Executive) M.S. · Master's
25% tuition discount
Eligibility: Eligible students working in partner organizations
Source: trinity.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus — Executive MBA in Health Administration · Master's
Eligibility: Eligible full-time employees of select partner organizations (CU Anschutz Medical Campus, Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, Veterans Affairs, participating safety net hospitals)
Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 12, 2026U of U employee reduced tuition benefit
University of Utah — MHA Online (MHAO) · Master's
Eligibility: University of Utah employees
Source: online.utah.edu · verified October 12, 2026Virginia Commonwealth University — Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) · Master's
Eligibility: Depends on the student's employer
Source: ha.chp.vcu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Guild tuition and fee reimbursement
Xavier University — Health Services Administration (Executive Program), MHSA · Master's
Eligibility: Applicants whose employers (such as Cincinnati Children's Hospital) work with Guild for employee tuition benefits
Source: xavier.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Grants
Need-based aid that does not have to be repaid. Eligibility depends on the student, the program and the institution.
Veteran Grant / Opportunity Grant
American Public University System — Online Master of Science in Healthcare Administration · Master's
Reduces cost per credit to $399.50 (Veteran Grant) or $423 (Opportunity Grant)
Eligibility: Eligible students as defined by APU
Source: apu.apus.edu · verified October 12, 2026Walden University — PhD in Healthcare Administration · Doctoral
up to $5,000
Eligibility: Students starting an eligible PhD program
Source: waldenu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other funding
Other published funding arrangements.
Capella University — DHA - Doctor of Health Administration · Doctoral
Tuition capped at $48,000 for the degree (eligibility rules and exclusions apply)
Eligibility: Eligibility rules and exclusions apply
Source: capella.edu · verified October 12, 2026No general scholarships, fellowships or grants
Cornell University — Sloan Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) · Master's
Eligibility: Students may apply for federal and/or private educational loans
Source: publicpolicy.cornell.edu · verified October 12, 2026Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon eligibility
Cornell University — Sloan Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA) · Master's
Eligibility: Eligible military service members and veterans
Source: publicpolicy.cornell.edu · verified October 12, 2026Cornell University — Sloan Master of Health Administration (Residential MHA) · Master's
Paid an hourly rate; no tuition or health insurance waivers
Eligibility: By application; generally second-year Sloan students
Source: publicpolicy.cornell.edu · verified October 12, 2026New York University — Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) · Master's
Up to $14,750 per eligible veteran from NYU Wagner, matched by VA · each academic year
Eligibility: Eligible US veteran students
Source: onlinemha.wagner.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Trinity University — Health Care Administration (On-Campus) M.S. · Master's
Students are paid a stipend during the residency year
Eligibility: Residency-year students
Source: trinity.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition waivers not accepted
University of Central Florida — Executive Master of Health Administration · Master's
Eligibility: UCF employee and state tuition waivers are not accepted for this program.
Source: ucf.edu · verified October 12, 2026Paid internship stipend from host organizations
University of Missouri — Residential Master of Health Administration (MHA) · Master's
Monthly stipend usually paid by the host organization
Eligibility: Students in the summer administrative internship
Source: healthsciences.missouri.edu · verified October 12, 2026Department funding opportunities
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Residential Master of Healthcare Administration · Master's
Eligibility: The department contacts incoming students regarding funding opportunities and considers all applicants.
Source: sph.unc.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of South Carolina — Master of Health Administration (Traditional Track) · Master's
Covers the $60 SOPHAS or $40 HAMPCAS additional-program fee
Eligibility: Eligible US citizens or permanent residents, first-come-first-serve
Source: sc.edu · verified October 12, 2026University of Southern California — Executive Master of Health Administration Online (EMHA) · Master's
Up to $5,000 for each award
Eligibility: Students eligible for the maximum benefit rate (100%) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill; first-come, first-served.
Source: priceschool.usc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Paid administrative residency stipend
Xavier University — Full-Time MHSA · Master's
Residents typically receive stipends from their residency organizations
Eligibility: Full-time MHSA residents
Source: xavier.edu · verified October 12, 2026Eligibility: MHSA/MBA dual degree students are eligible for funding from both the MHSA and MBA programs, subject to deadlines and availability.
Source: xavier.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Loans
Money that must be repaid with interest. Loans are not scholarships and are listed separately.
None verified yet.
Guides
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