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Shaping the Future of Health Care: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Awards More Than $55,000 in Grants to Student Trailblazers
Teddy Lemmer
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DETROIT, March 18, 2025 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Foundation announced today it has awarded more than $55,000 in grants to 23 medical and doctoral students dedicated to improving health care in Michigan. This year, students from seven universities will receive grants of up to $3,000 to support their research projects. These projects aim to improve health care outcomes, address health disparities and develop innovative solutions to healthcare challenges.
The BCBSM Foundation’s Student Award Program is designed to encourage and support Michigan’s next generation of health care leaders. By funding research projects, the program enables students to gain hands-on experience and make meaningful contributions to health care field.
"We are thrilled to support these talented students as they work to improve health care in Michigan," said Audrey Harvey, president and chief executive officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation. "Their research and projects have the potential to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our residents and we’re proud to play a role in their success."
This year, the BCBSM Foundation received 59 applications from accredited universities across Michigan. A competitive selection process identified the 23 grant recipients, who were chosen based on their innovative ideas, academic excellence and potential to drive positive change in health care.
"Receiving a grant from the BCBSM Foundation is a game-changer for students looking to launch their careers in health care," said Dr. Bruce Wolf, D.O., chair of the BCBSM Foundation Grant Committee and member of the Board of Directors. "By supporting their research and providing opportunities for publication, we're helping to differentiate these students in a competitive job market and empowering them to become the health care leaders of tomorrow."
The BCBSM Foundation congratulates the students on their awards. A full list of student award recipients can be found here.
About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BCBSM provides and administers health benefits to more than 4.7 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan-headquartered companies who reside outside the state. For more company information, visit bcbsm.com and MIBlueDaily.com. For more on the BCBSM Foundation, visit bcbsm.com/foundation.
