Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (Delaware Valley Chapter - DVHIMSS) Scholarships 2026
Delaware Valley Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (DVHIMSS)
Award: $2500 – $5000
Deadline: July 13, 2026
To award 2 distinct scholarships in the amount of $5000 and $2500 to support students pursuing careers in healthcare sciences, allied health, technology, medical informatics, information management, biomedical engineering, healthcare management and healthcare public policy. Qualifications: A resident of or attending school in the Delaware Valley/Greater Philadelphia region; Must be currently enrolled in an eligible program; Must provide proof that they are enrolled and in good standing; Taking at least six (6) credit hours in the semester of the award; Not currently serving on a HIMSS board; Willing to serve as a DVHIMSS student liaison. Selection criteria: A 500-word essay about how you believe you can help improve healthcare quality, efficiency and cost; One or more letters of recommendation from a peer, colleague, manager, or professor; Resume or curriculum vitae; Letter from your academic institution indicating that you will be/are enrolled in their undergraduate program and in good academic standing How to apply: Online, additional information available at https://dvhimss.org/academic-scholarship/ Focus: Students pursuing careers in healthcare sciences, allied health, technology, medical informatics, information management, biomedical engineering, healthcare management and healthcare public policy