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TxHIMA HIA-HIT Scholarship
Organization
Texas Health Information Management Association
PO Box 1027
Leander, TX 78646
Phone Number (512)540-4441
Emails txhima@txhima.org
Level of Study Bachelor's Degree
Award Type Scholarship
Purpose To support the professional development of individuals engaged in the undergraduate study of health information technology or health information management.
Focus Health education.
Qualifications Applicants must be active student members of AHIMA with TxHIMA membership; student must be a resident of the state of Texas (minimum of one year); student must be a citizen of the U.S. or hold permanent resident status in the U.S; student must have a major of Health Information Administration or Technology and a minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.00 scale).
Criteria Nominations are solicited from the Program Directors of each Texas school and voted on by the TxHIMA Board of Directors.
Duration Annual.
Number of Awards 2.
To Apply Applicants must complete and submit the application form together with their college transcript and letters of recommendation; applicants must obtain the signature of the Program Director for the purpose of eligibility to apply for the scholarship; must submit their essay of 500 words or less, on a separate sheet of paper, on how they will use the scholarship money and why they feel they deserve it and must discuss what personal attributes, training, experience or goals that will make them an asset to the health information management profession; all applications will be submit online via online application form.
Deadline May 5.
For more information http://txhima.org/default.aspx
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