Each year the Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association (PHIMA) awards several education scholarships to students who demonstrate academic achievement and commitment to the field of health information management in Pennsylvania.  PHIMA promotes education and recruitment of new students as critical success factors for the HIM profession.    As a recipient of the scholarship, you will have the opportunity to be recognized at the PHIMA Annual Meeting held in May during a luncheon for your accomplishments along with receiving a $500 scholarship.

Scholarship applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

1. Currently enrolled in an accredited HIM program, HIT program, AHIMA Independent Study Program (PA Residents Only), or graduate program in a field related to Health Information Management
    

2. Currently a member of AHIMA and PHIMA, including payment of the PHIMA dues assessment
    

3. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3

Several documents need to be completed when nominating a candidate.  These documents include;

1. Online application

2. Two references/recommendations

3. Copy of a recent transcript of credits from an accredited HIM, HIT, or graduate program

Deadline for the 2008/2009 Fiscal Year  is 2/13/09.