TxHIMA Outstanding Student Scholarship

Texas Health Information Management Association

Deadline: Apr 25, 2026

To identify and honor an outstanding Health Information Technology and Health Information Administration student in the state of Texas. Qualifications: Applicant must be a graduating student in the last year of a HIA or HIT program; has an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) minimum of 3.0.and an overall major GPA of 3.5. the GPA should be calculated through the most current semester; full-time student in a health information program (12-semester hours minimum); part-time students are welcome to apply; must have a TxHIMA Active Student membership (AHIMA member designating Texas as applicants Component State Association); must have a Texas residency (minimum 1 year) prior to application; U.S. citizen or permanent resident status. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on leadership, overall grade point average, student essay (500 words) topic. Award decision rests with the TxHIMA Board of Directors. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; a transcript of grades (certified) must be submitted with the online nomination form; must enclose a wallet size photo for recognition in the TxHIMA Newsletter and website; this photo will not be shared with the judges until after the recipient has been selected. Nominations must be submitted by a faculty member of the student's HIT or HIA Program or a TxHIMA member who has observed the student at a clinical site; an official transcript of grades must be submitted with online nomination form and must include overall cumulative GPA and Program GPA major. Focus: Health education; Health services administration.

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