SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

The SC HIMSS chapter operates a scholarship program to support the pipeline of highly qualified individuals pursuing careers in healthcare information technology in the state of South Carolina. This program is open to students enrolled in accredited South Carolina undergraduate or graduate programs in health management, health information technology, management programs with a health focus, or technology programs with a health focus.

The Scholarship committee is established each year to evaluate the candidate submissions for the $3,000 award that is offered by the chapter, annually.  Interested parties and applicants should look for the scholarship packet on the SC HIMSS website.  Recipients are announced in September.

Qualified applicants must be HIMSS/SC HIMSS members.  For questions, please email [email protected].

Recent Scholarship Recipients

2023

Hannah Rivers will be Junior at the University of South Carolina this fall. She is a Public Health major on the pre med/ pre PA track. Hannah hopes to purse a career in the dermatology field to help others feel comfortable in their skin. She is also a 3rd year veteran on the Carolina Dance Team, and has won 2 national championships. During the school year she works at the South Carolina State house as a page with the senate majority leader Shane Massey. She attends caucus meetings and sits in the chamber whenever the senate is in session to get a first hand look on the legislative process. Hannah is also a spring 23 initiate of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta sorority incorporated, who strives to accomplish and uphold sisterhood, scholarship, and service.

2022

Faith (Fitith) Woldegiorgis is SCHIMSS’ latest Scholarship recipient. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University in Healthcare Management and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Healthcare Informatics. With her education, Faith has gained a strong understanding of healthcare systems and management, as well as the use of technology in healthcare. She is excited to use her skills to drive innovation and improve healthcare outcomes. As a scholarship recipient, Faith has been actively involved in SCHIMSS committees and events.

2020

The SCHIMSS is pleased to announce the 2020 scholarship recipient, Maria Petrie, RN, CISSP.   The committee received many impressive submissions for this year’s award and we are honored to have Maria as this year’s winner.

Scholarship Program

2023 Scholarship Application Submission Window is Now Open

Purpose: To provide financial assistance and recognition to a qualified student in an accredited program in health management, health information technology, management programs with a health focus, or technology programs with a health focus.

Program Structure, Eligibility and Award Criteria: A ($3,000) scholarship will be offered to one student in an undergraduate or graduate program.

  1. Purpose: To provide financial assistance and recognition to a qualified student in an accredited program in health management, health information technology, management programs with a health focus, or technology programs with a health focus.Program Structure, Eligibility and Award Criteria: A ($3,000) scholarship will be offered to one student in an undergraduate or graduate program.
    1. A Scholarship will be offered to a student in the following types of programs:
      1. Health information management/technology
      2. Health management, with a focus in information management/technology
      3. Clinical programs with a focus in information management/technology
      4. Health science programs with a focus in information management/technology
      5. Business management programs with a focus in health information management/technology
      6. Management science programs with a focus in health information management/technology
      7. Other types of degree programs which emphasize health information management/technology
    2. Participation is open to students who are enrolled in a degree program in an accredited college or university.
    3. Eligibility for a scholarship award will be based upon the following criteria:
      1. Individual submission of scholarship application
      2. Two letters of professional recommendations accompany the application. These should be from individuals that are familiar with the student’s work such as a work supervisor or college professor
      3. A short essay (up to two pages) that addresses:
      4. why information management/technology is important in healthcare today,
      5. why the student has chosen the field, and
      6. discussion of a major issue facing the health industry and how information technology can address the issue
      7. Grade point average at or above 3.0. The most recent, official transcript must be included with the scholarship application.
    4. Criteria for Evaluation of application and award of the scholarship will include, at a minimum:
      1. Meets or exceeds grade point criterion
      2. Quality of recommendations
      3. Quality of applicants essay
      4. Student is a member of SC HIMSS

2023 Scholarship Application Submission Window is Now Open

Activity Date
Scholarship applications announcement March 30, 2023
Scholarship applications due EXTENDED to May 17, 2023
Select award recipient EXTENDED to May 24, 2023
Announce to Chapter EXTENDED to May 26, 2023
Remit scholarship to school By July 2023

Contact Information:
Awardees will be notified by mail and/or email. Please send a completed application to the SC HIMSS Scholarship member via electronic submission:

Email: [email protected]

Awardee Benefit:
In addition to receiving a monetary scholarship, the awardee will be designated as Student Liaison with a seat on the SC HIMSS Board. The Board values the scholarship experience you just had and will ask that you be a member of the Scholarship committee. You will be obligated to participate in monthly board calls/meetings for at least 50% of the year and serve as a member of the selection committee for the subsequent year.

Submission
2023 SC HIMSS Scholarship Application
For questions, contact any member of the Chapter Leadership or email us at [email protected].