Thinking about an advanced degree?

The 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund (TUF) is accepting applications for the Graduate Scholarship Program, which offers financial assistance to 1199SEIU members who are working to complete an advanced degree that can be used for future employment at UHealth Tower. Priority will be given to applicants enrolling in a program of study, including MBA, MHA and MSN degrees, that benefit the delivery of care at UHealth Tower.

Subject to the availability of funds, students enrolled in a key shortage profession program and taking required/major courses or clinical courses (not general education courses or pre-requisites) will have a total maximum of $12,000 (for graduate students) per calendar year. For graduate programs, students must apply and be awarded a graduate scholarship.

What does the graduate scholarship cover?

Each year, TUF will administer 20 awards of up to $7,500 per calendar year for tuition and approved fees. Participants will continue to receive the $7,500 annual benefit amount until completing the approved program of study.

How can I apply?

• Submit a completed application and essay telling us how the degree program you are seeking will support your career plans at the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics --- UHealth Tower. All applications will be reviewed by the 1199SEIU Labor Management Committee.

• Members must meet Tuition Assistance eligibility requirements to be considered.

• Submit a completed application form, along with a two paragraph essay to be reviewed by the Labor Management Committee answering the following question:

  • • • • How will the degree program you are seeking support your career plans at UHealth Tower in 3-5 years?

2022 Application Deadlines

Spring 2022 --- October 3rd (awardees notified by November 30th)

Summer 2022 --- February 3rd (awardees notified by March 31st)

Fall 2022 --- May 3rd (awardees notified by June 30th)

Eligibility

To be eligible for Tuition Assistance for Degree Programs, Reimbursement for Continuing Education, and the Graduate Scholarship Program you must meet the following general requirements:

• You must be a UMH 1199SEIU Collective Bargaining unit member; and

• have worked for UMH for at least one year; and

• be a full or part-time employee.

Next steps to confirm eligibility:

To confirm eligibility, submit an authorization form to TUF for employment verification. Please allow the Human Resources Department 48-72 hours to complete this request. A Training Fund Field Coordinator will contact you when the Verification of Employment Letter is received.