Expanding Access. Elevating Voices. Advancing Care.
The MNHPC Access Scholarship Fund is designed to remove financial barriers so hospice and palliative care professionals, students, and volunteers can invest in their growth. By supporting attendance at the MNHPC Annual Conference and other approved learning opportunities, the fund ensures that cost does not stand in the way of professional development.
Goals of the Scholarship Fund
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Promote Equity & Inclusion: Support access for individuals from historically underrepresented or under-resourced communities.
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Invest in the Future: Make education and networking more accessible to students, trainees, and emerging professionals.
Who Is Eligible
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Individual MNHPC members, or employees/volunteers of member organizations for at least 12 months.
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Requests must be tied to learning opportunities in hospice and palliative medicine that are not covered by employers (if the applicant is employed versus being a volunteer or student).
Covered Expenses
Scholarships may cover: specialty certification fees, event registration fees, travel (airline/train/bus/mileage), lodging, parking, and food while attending events. Costs for memberships to MNHPC or other organizations will not be considered.
Review Process
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Applications are reviewed monthly by the scholarship committee. Requests must be submitted a minimum of 60 days prior to the date funding is needed.
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Requests are de-identified before review to ensure fairness.
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Applicants are notified of approval or denial by MNHPC staff.