AHEC Scholars Program

The application to join Cohort 7 Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars is currently open for Advanced Practice Nursing (PhD, DNP) students. Join a national cohort of over 6,000 AHEC Scholars setting themselves apart with this nationally-recognized program. The Wisconsin AHEC Scholars two-year program is designed to enhance and broaden your health training.

Students entering the last two years of their health professions program are invited to apply for this two-year program designed to enhance and broaden their health training with a combination of didactic education and community-based field placement in a Wisconsin rural or underserved community. Further information about eligibility requirements and program benefits can be found on the AHEC website: https://ahec.wisc.edu/scholars/ .

Program Benefits:

  • Expand your knowledge of the health challenges and contexts of rural and underserved populations in Wisconsin to help you become a better professional
  • Build a professional network within a variety of health disciplines
  • Receive a $1,500 stipend over the course of your commitment
  • Collect a digital badge to recognize your achievement
  • Gain a competitive edge in marketing yourself to employers

Applications are due October 15th.

AHEC Scholars Program Info
AHEC Scholars Program Flyer

This post was authored by Judy Christensen on 07/23/2024.