Canedy Scholar Program
FAQ

 

Frequently asked questions

The Canedy Scholar Program is designed for midcareer professionals who are committed to advancing health policy and practice in the Nebraska, ideally in one of our priority areas (behavioral health and maternal & child health), but these areas are not required.   

All applicants must:  

  • Be established residents of Nebraska. In addition, applicants must be committed to continuing their career in Nebraska. 

  • Have: At least three years of practice; a growth mindset; a demonstrated track record of leadership; a spirit of working across silos; and a long-term vision to improve their Nebraska community. If you have specific questions about whether your career path fits with the Canedy Scholarship program, please contact us.  

  • Propose a research project that is relevant to Nebraska and is focused on creating policy or system-level change.  

  • Have the relevant education and work experience to carry out the proposed research and take full advantage of the Canedy scholarship experience. 

There is no age requirement or limit for Canedy applicants. However, the fellowship is designed for midcareer professionals for whom the program can have a significant impact on career trajectory and enable alumni to influence policy and practice in their community and/or Nebraska over an extended period.

  • Statement of professional objectives;
  • Curriculum vitae; 
  • Professional headshot and bio;
  • Statement of candidate’s most transformative leadership experience;
  • Statement addressing how candidate would use the EMBA to transform healthcare in our region;
  • Statement addressing appeal of the scholarship to candidate; and
  • Preliminary proposal (up to three pages, exclusive of references) for a policy-oriented research project that addresses a gap in access to care in Nebraska.

A successful research proposal is one that is relevant to Nebraska and is focused on creating policy or system-level change.

Of course! Please email Melissa Nosal (mnosal@clarksonregional.com) if you need assistance with contact details.

Yes, you are welcome to apply again. 

The scholarship provides full tuition, board, room, and books to matriculate in the Executive MBA Program at the University of Colorado-Denver, a leading health MBA in the United States. This is a 16-month program designed for working healthcare professionals to earn their masters via a hybrid live and distance learning model.

Canedy Scholars are expected to work with Clarkson Institute to disseminate the results of their research project. Products may include a peer-reviewed journal article or report, as well as issue or data briefs, op-eds, blogs, or audio/video recordings. Depending on the nature of the project, we also encourage other products more relevant to frontline delivery system innovation. 

You will receive your schedule well enough in advance to block out your travel weeks. While every effort should be taken to ensure you are present for the once-per-semester travel, we understand conflicts may arise over the 16-month program. Please communicate with us and your professor.