Clone of 2025 HIMSS WA Scholarship Application

2026 HIMSS WA Scholarship Program Application

Scholarships will be offered to undergraduate, graduate students, and transitioning military veterans students that exhibit academic excellence and leadership, in the healthcare science , technology, business, and public policy sectors.

The 2026 Scholarship application period is open from April 1st to May 13th. Completed applications must be submitted no later than May 13th, and award recipients will be notified in early-June.

Please click here to visit the HIMSS website for more information on the scholarship and application requirements.

Important Reminder: You must be an active HIMSS member to apply for the scholarship. Become a student member with the WA chapter is quick and affordable (Chapter member $39/year or Student $49/year). Click here to become a member.

Scholarship winners have the opportunity to give back by volunteering at two events during the 2025/2026 academic year to promote and share their experience in the scholarship program.

Previous scholarship winners are ineligible.

Questions? Contact our Scholarship Chair, Darsi Tuttle, wa.scholarship@himsschapter.org. Please allow up to 48 hours for reply.

NOTE: Be sure to have all of your information and personal essay ready when filling out your application. You unfortunately cannot save and return to the document later.

Personal Data

Applicant Name

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Are you a Washington State resident?

Applicants must be a Washington State resident

Which scholarship are you applying for? (Note: Veterans/Active-Duty students may apply for more than one scholarship)

Healthcare, Healthcare Sciences, Health Workforce, Healthcare Technology, and/or Healthcare Policy

Name of Academic Institution

Applicants must be enrolled as part-time or full-time students in accredited micro pathways in health program

Name of Academic Advisor

Include first and last name of academic advisor, including contact information

Type of Degree

e.g., undergraduate or graduate degree

Name of Degree

Applicants should be pursuing a degree relating to healthcare with focus on technology, informatics or cyber security. Typical degrees include healthcare administration, public health, healthcare information management, public policy, health/clinical informatics, patient-centered technologies, computer science/information systems, and engineering.

Program Start Date

When did you start the program, or expect to start?

Anticipated Graduation Date

Applicants must have Fall & Winter 2026 quarters portion of their academic year remaining in their program as of April 30th, 2026.

Do you plan on pursuing employment in WA state after completing program?

This is a requirement to further the HI/HIT/HIM professional industry and community in Washington State.

Extracurricular Activities & Academic Achievements

HIMSS WA Scholarship Program seeks out applicants that can demonstrate they are active volunteers and community leaders. Activities listed here can include non HIMSS activities, other volunteer or organizational memberships, awards and/or projects. **Please indicate your volunteer/extracurricular healthcare or technology related activities, association memberships and/or academic achievements.

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HIMSS Involvement

Are you an active WA HIMSS member?

Please describe your involvement with HIMSS or HIMSS WA chapter, listing events you have attended in 2025-2026.

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Please list the email used to register at events listed above.

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Personal Leadership Statement

In your own words and in reference to your lived experiences, how has your involvement with HIMSS and your leadership experiences listed above demonstrated your commitment to the healthcare informatics industry? Please include 1) what role do you envision HI/HIT/HIM playing in your future career? 2) What issues do you look forward to solving in your role? 3) Where do you envision yourself in your career 10 years after graduation?

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References

HIMSS WA Scholarship Program requires a reference Letter by an Academic Instructor, Academic Advisor, Professional Manager or HIMSS WA Student Engagement Committee Mentor.

Note: The author of the letter of reference should attest to the leadership qualities, healthcare experiences, academic and/or professional achievements recognized during the time spent/worked together, matching the extracurricular activities & academic achievements the applicant has previously listed.

(limit to 150 words)

What leadership qualities are unique to this candidate and how has he/she/they demonstrated a commitment to the industry? What characteristics, academic pursuits or business/academic experiences make this individual a strong award candidate?

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Reference Letter (upload if needed)

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Name and Title of Personal Reference

Email of Personal Reference

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Optional: What innovative ideas do you have for future events to enhance the value of HIMSS Chapter in Washington State? (e.g. future industry panel topics, ideas for committees, student interests we have yet to cover, needs/gaps we haven’t identified?)

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2026 Scholarship Program Application