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AHIMA Foundation
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info@ahimafoundation.org
312.233.1167
233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-5809

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Type Scholarship
Sponsor AHIMA Foundation
Deadline October 20, 2010
Tagged keywords Financial Aid, Health Administrators, Health Information and Informatics Occupations, Health Information Coders, Health Information Technicians, National
Description One of the major initiatives of the AHIMA Foundation is to attract and support new talent in the HIM industry by improving the educational opportunities for future HIM professionals through scholarships.
Amount There are three levels of scholarships offered: for an HIT AA degree ($1000), for a HIA BA/BS degree ($1200) and graduate scholarships for credentialed professionals pursuing a masters or doctoral degree in an area related to HIM practice ($2500).
Geographic Coverage Nationwide
Eligibility AHIMA Foundation scholarship basic eligibility requirements include:
  • The program the student is enrolled in must be must be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM).
  • The student must have completed at least 6 credit hours in core HIM coursework before they are eligible to apply for a scholarship. In addition, they must have at least one full semester (6 credit hours) of classes remaining in their course of study at the time the award is granted.
Contacts The AHIMA Foundation
233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-5809
Phone: 312.233.1175
Email: info@ahimafoundation.org

Last updated November 19, 2009