Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships

This program, established to advance the field of Healthcare Information Technology, is awarded to a student pursuing a degree (Undergraduate, Masters or Ph.D) in the IT Healthcare field.
In addition to the scholarship award, the winner will also receive an all-expense paid trip to the Annual HIMSS Conference and Exhibition.
The applicant must be a member in good standing of HIMSS. The primary occupation of the applicant at the time the scholarship is awarded must be that of a full-time student enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, Masters or PhD program related to the healthcare information management systems field.
The specific degree program is not a critical factor, however, students enrolled in a MIS or Healthcare Administration-like program highly preferred. Undergraduate applicants must be at least a first-term junior when the scholarship is awarded.
Deadline: Usually in October
Award Amount: $7,000
Website/Contact Info: www.himss.org/foundation/schlr_Beacon.asp