Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) supports leadership and professional development for executive directors, board members, and staff of Mat-Su nonprofits, governmental and tribal organizations, community councils, and faith-based organizations. The foundation’s investment in professional development enhances skills, fosters leadership, and strengthens the nonprofit sector. A well-trained workforce improves efficiency, collaboration, and impact, benefiting both organizations and the communities they serve.
To be eligible to apply for the leadership and professional development scholarship, applicants must be accepted into their training program or registered for the conference. To apply for a new Leadership and Professional Development Scholarship, please fill out the online application. To access an existing application or view the status of your request after submitting it, log back in using the application link.
Trainings
- Triple Impact Leadership Program (TIL): Is an intensive leadership development program designed for mid-career professionals, supervisors, managers, project leads, program leaders, executives, and board members. The MSHF scholarship is available to Mat-Su non-profit leaders, emerging leaders, board members, and Collective Impact or Coalition members interested in the Mat-Su Triple Impact Leadership cohort. For more information on the TIL program, click here.
- The Foraker Group Trainings: The Foraker Group offers various training opportunities throughout the year. The MSHF scholarship is available to nonprofits seeking participation in the various training opportunities provided by the Foraker. Please visit their website for a current schedule.
- The Foraker Leadership Summit: The Foraker Group hosts a Leadership Summit every two years in the spring. The next summit will be held this year on April 14 & 15, 2025. Leadership and Professional Development scholarships of up to $200 for two nonprofit staff members are available to attend the Leadership Summit. To register, click here.
- Other Professional Development Trainings: MSHF scholarships are available for other professional development training programs besides the Triple Impact Leadership and the Foraker Group.
Conferences
MSHF scholarships can also assist with conferences related to leadership and professional development. Applicants must be registered for the conference before applying for the scholarship. As with conferences, the scholarship amount varies, and funds will be paid directly to your organization.
Scholarship Details
- Funding: The scholarship is capped at $5,000. Multiple staff members can apply under one scholarship application. Funds will be mailed directly to your place of employment.
- Co-pay: Some programs may require a co-pay, which must be paid by the attendee’s organization. The co-pay varies depending on the training program or conference.
With questions or for more information, please email scholarships@healthymatsu.org.
