WSHIMA wants to help you complete your education, expand your knowledge and advance your career. Apply for a scholarship by April 11, 2022, from “Members” dropdown menu on the Washington State Health Information Management Association (WSHIMA) home page.
WSHIMA is offering $13,500.00 in 2022 scholarships.
The Lisa Withers Professional Scholarship
To honor the memory of long-time member, volunteer and HIM professional Lisa Withers WSHIMA is offering one $500.00 scholarship in 2022. The scholarship offers assistance to AHIMA credentialed WSHIMA members wanting to advance their education, knowledge and careers. Such as pursuing an advanced AHIMA Credential (CCS, CHDA, CHPS, CDIP) or moving into the emerging field of health informatics.
The Sister Peter Olivaint Scholarship Program
This WSHIMA scholarship provides three 2022 scholarships, each in the amount of $2,000.00. These three scholarships are open to any WSHIMA member who is a student in any CAHIIM approved program.
The Long Term Care Health Information Management Scholarship
Through a generous donation WSHIMA is offering five 2022 scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000.00. These scholarships are school specific (1 per HIM program) for any WSHIMA member enrolled in any of the following Washington based CAHIIM approved program:
- Associates programs at Shoreline Community College, Spokane Community College, Tacoma Community College.
- Bachelors programs at University of Washington and Tacoma Community College.
The WSHIMA Professional Development Scholarship
This scholarship offers assistance to AHIMA credentialed WSHIMA members wanting to advance their education, knowledge and careers. Such as pursuing an advanced AHIMA Credential (CCS, CHDA, CHPS, CDIP) or moving into the emerging field of health informatics. WSHIMA will award two 2022 scholarship for up to $1,000.00 each.
Persistence in the Face of Adversity
(2022 WSHIMA Conference theme)