Tony and Milena Astorga EXITO Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Tony and Milena Astorga EXITO Scholarship Fund
Funder: Equality Health and Equality Health Foundation (seed funder) in partnership with Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC). Administered through Arizona Community Foundation.
Program Goal: Honor Tony Astorga's service to the community by supporting graduate students in healthcare.
Award Amount: One-time scholarship of $10,000 for a graduate student in healthcare.
Geographic Scope: Arizona
Focus Areas: Healthcare graduate programs
- Retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) after 23 years as Senior Vice President & CFO
- Served as President of BCBS of Mexico (1994-1999) and Chief Business Development Officer (2009-2011)
- Partner at Astorga & Maurseth, local CPA firm (1976-1987)
- Senior Supervisor with KPMG (1970-1975)
- B.S. in Accounting with high honors from Arizona State University
- Attended executive education programs at Fuqua School of Business-Duke University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management-Northwestern University, and Graduate Center for Health Professions-University of California San Francisco
- Owner/principal of AZTOR Health Management Strategic Advisors
- Former chairman of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (2011-2021)
- Co-chair of Governor's Finance Review Commission and Governor's Film and Television Commission
- Serves on various boards including Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (Emeritus), Banner Health Foundation, Equality Health Foundation, Heard Museum, and others
About Tony Astorga
- Graduate school professional studying healthcare
- Residing in Arizona
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- One parent must be of Hispanic heritage
Eligibility
- Student dependent of or employee of a company that is a member of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (search membership directory)
Preference Given To
- $10,000 if you are an Arizona resident in graduate school
Award Amount
- The number and amount of all Arizona Community Foundation scholarship awards and renewals are contingent on the availability of funding
Additional Terms
Contact: Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 3104 E. Camelback Rd #2481, Phoenix, AZ 85016 | T: (602) 279-1800 or (602) 279-8900 | info@azhcc.com
Application Portal: Arizona Community Foundation website
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Visit the Arizona Community Foundation website (link provided on AZHCC scholarships page) 2. Complete the application form 3. Submit all required materials- One letter of recommendation from a professor, employer, or community service agency
- Copy of the student's graduate school transcript
- List of any awards and honors received
- List of community service and recent employment history
Required Materials
- The number and amount of all Arizona Community Foundation scholarship awards and renewals are contingent on the availability of funding
- Award is contingent on all terms and conditions set by Arizona Community Foundation
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