Awards & Grants
Dr. Gail A. McClure Proffitt Award
The intent of this annual award is to recognize special people and to acknowledge the unique service or expertise they bring to the field of college health.
Send nominations by July 23rd by email or fax to the NCCHA Secretary.
ACHA Affiliate New Professional Award
Presented for the first time in 2002, this ACHA award recognizes members who have provided service to the field of college health for five years or less and who have made significant contributions to their institution and/or affiliate.
Conference Scholarships
The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage attendance at our regional and national meetings.
NCCHA Annual Fall Conference Scholarships
NCCHA may offer up to four scholarships in the amount of $500 each annually to encourage attendance and participation at the regional NCCHA Annual Fall Conference. Scholarship applications are accepted from February 1–September 1 annually. See application process below.
American College Health Association (ACHA) Annual Meeting Scholarships
Note: By submitting an application for either ACHA scholarship, applicants will be considered to be applying for both ACHA scholarships. However, an individual applicant may receive only one scholarship in a given year.
Scholarship funds may be used to pay for NCCHA or ACHA conference registration, lodging, travel and/or meal expenses.
NCCHA Scholarship
NCCHA may offer one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 annually to encourage attendance and participation at the national ACHA Annual Meeting. Scholarship applications are accepted from November 1–March 25 annually.
NCCHA Pat Fischer Memorial Scholarship
NCCHA may offer one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 annually in memory of Pat Fischer and funded by United Healthcare Student Resources for attendance and participation at the national ACHA Annual Meeting. Scholarship applications are accepted from November 1–March 25 annually.
Conference Scholarship Guidelines
Student Grants
NCCHA will make available to college students/groups/organizations, matching funds of up to $500 for projects/programs that are directly applicable to College Health. It is the expectation of NCCHA that by having a funding source available, students will become actively involved in issues related to College Health, and thereby contribute to the enhancement of the overall health and wellness of college students within the North Central Affiliate.