Scholarship Award
Complete the online scholarship award form.
Complete the online program director verification form.
Deadline:
Submission Deadline annually on or before March 31st.
Description:
The MHIMA Scholarship Award is presented each year to an outstanding student who is currently in an approved HIT/HIM accredited program and will be continuing their education during the next academic school year.
Criteria:
The following must be met to apply for this award:
- Student Member of AHIMA/MHIMA
- Student must have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0.
- Student must be continuing their education at an accredited HIT/HIM program during the next academic school year.
How to Apply:
The application form is to be completed via online submission on or before March 31st for consideration of that year’s award. The application link is above.
Evaluation and Selection:
The MHIMA Awards Committee composed of health information professionals (including one educator) will evaluate each application. The awardee is the applicant with the highest total number of points.
Evaluation and Selection Criteria:
The MHIMA Awards Committee composed of health information professionals (including one educator) will evaluate each application. The awardee is the applicant with the highest total number of points.
Evaluation Criteria:
| Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) | 20 points |
|---|---|
| Contributions to the Profession | 30 points |
| Honors, Awards and Recognition | 20 points |
| Faculty Recommendation | 10 points |
| Student Essay | 20 points |
| Total | 100 points |
Restrictions:
Student may receive the award one time.
Any questions can be directed to Linda@mhima.org