Learn More & Apply to the NYS AHEC Scholars Program at Your AHEC

To learn more about the NYS AHEC Scholars Program and to view the specific application instructions for your AHEC, select the AHEC in the region where you are currently enrolled in a college-level health professions education training program in New York State.

A sample application is available here for review, should you wish to view the full application questions prior to submission.

Before you begin filling out an application, please make sure you have the following two documents ready to upload as .doc, .docx or .pdf files:

1. Essay: We would like to get to know you through this application and believe that a thoughtful, well-constructed essay is an important step in the process. As a general guideline, the length of your application essay should be a minimum of 300 words, with a maximum of 600 words. Within your essay, please respond to the following questions:

• Why you would like to participate in the NYS AHEC Scholars program?

• How will the NYS AHEC Scholars Program benefit you in accomplishing your academic and/or career goals?

2. Letter of Recommendation: Stories about your behaviors, impact, and personal qualities told by others play an essential role in the evaluation of your application. Your letter of reference should provide specific examples and anecdotes that illustrate your ability and desire to be an AHEC Scholar. Please attach one letter of reference from a teacher, faculty member, community leader, mentor, etc., and provide your reference’s contact information.

*NOTE: If the person who is writing your Letter of Reference would rather send the letter directly, please upload their Name and Contact information instead of the actual letter.