AHEC SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The AHEC Scholars program aims to prepare students by teaching them necessary 'soft skills' to join a well-prepared diverse and culturally competent workforce demonstrating team-based care.

Location

Location varies based upon the AHEC regional center selected. Indiana regions can be viewed on the application.

Time Commitment

• 2 year time commitment, requiring approximately 80 hours of effort (40 hours/year).
• 40 hours will be spent completing online learning modules and interacting via the web-based platform, Canvas.
• 40 hours will be spent participating in various shadowing, career advancement, and research opportunities.

Stipend

Students attending and fully completing the Scholars program will receive $800 the first year and $1,000 the second, totaling a maximum of $1,800.

Eligibility

• Must be in the final two years of a health professions program (two year degree programs and certificate programs are eligible to apply)
• Preference given to legal residents of Indiana
• Must have transportation - this program includes multiple site visits across the selected AHEC region
• Must be available to participate for two years
• Must be available to participate in 40 hours of online didactic training and 40 hours of team-based community experiences per year
• Must be willing to respond to AHEC on an annual basis upon completion of the Scholars program for updates on practice and activities

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by September 22, 2025.