Houston Chapter of HIMSS Student Scholarship
The Greater Houston Chapter of Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better health through information and technology. HIMSS leads efforts to optimize health engagements and care outcomes using information technology. As part of our efforts to offer developmental and networking opportunities to our members and the Houston community, we are delighted to share our upcoming scholarship opportunity for students.
Eligibility:
- Be a full-time or part-time associate, bachelor, graduate, or doctoral student attending an accredited institution, including an online degree program. Enrollment in a certificate or certification program will not be considered completion if the program does not award a degree. The financial award will be made available following proof of completion of a course(s) from an accredited institution and a minimum grade of B in each course.
- Be a student or employee-sponsored member of HIMSS and the Houston Chapter of HIMSS.
- Be available to provide a brief presentation to the board during the fiscal year of the scholarship award.
- Have not received the Houston Chapter of HIMSS scholarship in the prior year.
Download Application: HIMSS Houston Scholarship Request
Application Procedure and Documentation:
- Submit a proposal (or analysis of a case study) to the Board and Committee Members, highlighting the importance and impact of IT in Healthcare.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic Transcript(s) (Please send all transcripts)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Signed copy of the HIMSS Houston Chapter Scholarship Policy.
Note: Please send a transcript for the degree program in which you are currently enrolled. If your program has not yet started, please send a transcript from your most recently completed degree.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING April 14th, 2025
DEADLINE: May 10, 2025
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS and TRANSCRIPTS:
Please email complete applications to houston.scholarships@himsschapter.org
SELECTION PROCESS:
Recipients of scholarships are selected through a holistic review of the applicant’s proposal, resume/CV, academic history, academic transcript, and recommendation letters that demonstrate an exceptional level of leadership, scholarship, and HIMSS participation as outlined below.
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HIMSS Participation (40 Points) |
Points Available |
Points Earned |
Comments |
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Years of Membership 1-5 years = 4 Points 6-10 years = 8 Points >10 years = 10 Points |
10 |
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Regular HIMSS Houston Event Participation (Lunch & Learns / Social Events) *Up to 2 pts. per event |
10 |
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Volunteer for Houston HIMSS events = 5 Points Volunteer for Regional HIMSS events = 2 Points Volunteer at National HIMSS events = 3 Points |
10 |
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Leadership Roles Houston HIMSS Board Member = 5 Points Committee Chairperson = 2 Points National Elected or Volunteer = 3 Points |
10 |
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Academic and Extracurricular Involvement / Leadership (20 Points) |
Points Available |
Points Earned |
Comments |
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School Related/Academic Activities |
4 |
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Extracurricular, Community, and Volunteer Service Activities |
10 |
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Extracurricular Leadership Roles |
6 |
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Scholarship (40 Points) |
Points Available |
Points Earned |
Comments |
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GPA (<3.0 on a 4.0 scale) 3.0 – 3.4 = 2 Points 3.5. - 3.8 = 3 Points 3.9 – 4.0 = 5 Points |
5 |
GPA (<3.0 on a 4.0 scale) 3.0 – 3.4 = 2 Points 3.5. - 3.8 = 3 Points 3.9 – 4.0 = 5 Points |
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Professional Publications & Presentations |
5 |
Professional Publications & Presentations |
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Additional Informatics Education/Training & Academic Recognition |
5 |
Additional Informatics Education/Training & Academic Recognition |
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Letters of Recommendation (2 letters, not from friends) |
10 |
Letters of Recommendation (2 letters, not from friends) |
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Proposal/Case Study Presentation |
15 |
Proposal/Case Study Presentation |
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TOTAL |
100 |
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