The Employers Health Endowed Scholarship

The Employers Health Endowed Scholarship was established by Christopher V. Goff, chief executive officer and general counsel of Employers Health, on behalf of the company to provide scholarship assistance to University of Akron College of Business students. Mr. Goff is a two-time UA alumnus, graduating with a master’s degree in political science in 1995 and his Juris Doctor in 1999. He is actively engaged with the University as a member of the President’s Advisory Council, the UA Foundation Board of Directors, and the School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors. Mr. Goff also serves as co-director of the health law program at The University of Akron School of Law.

Founded in 1983, Employers Health provides resources, tools and expertise to help plan sponsors deliver access to high-qualifying health benefits at a sustainable cost. It does so by managing group purchasing strategies, benchmarking and data interpretation, building physically and mentally healthy workforces, sharing ideas and best practices, collecting and analyzing market intelligence, supporting population health Improvements, and creating an environment where all teammates bring their best selves. Employers Health consists of four entities providing services to more than 275 clients representing approximately 400 organizations domiciled in 37 states.

The Employers Health Endowed Scholarship is open to students who are pursuing a business major in The University of Akron College of Business. Preference shall be given to students based on financial need and academic merit. Scholarship award decisions will be made by the College of Business Scholarship Committee.