To assist HIMSS student members who exhibit excellence and future leadership potential in healthcare information and management systems industry and whose intention is to practice in the North Eastern Ohio area.
Applicants must be Baccalaureate, Master’s or PhD students enrolled in an accredited academic program related to healthcare information and management systems; must be members in good standing of both HIMSS and NOHIMSS; must be attending an accredited educational program in Ohio at least half-time as determined by the educational institution; undergraduate applicants must be first time juniors when the scholarship is awarded.
Selection will be given to applicants whose program includes a strong research component.