HIMSS Foundation Scholarships

Sponsored scholarships are your opportunity to demonstrate your organization’s philanthropic spirit while earning marketing benefits.

Corporations, organizations or individuals may contribute to an existing scholarship fund or establish a new fund to recognize a company, group or individual. Named scholarships are restricted contributions to the HIMSS Foundation that (1) provide funding for a degree-oriented, academic-based scholarship and (2) serve as a means to recognize a person or organization. The Foundation provides scholarships to assist students in their academic endeavors and supports the profession of healthcare information and management systems by helping to develop future leaders.

A named scholarship may be created with a minimum commitment of two years and a contribution of $15,000.

Marketing Benefits

• Recognition of the scholarships will be provided throughout the year in HIMSS’ publications, Web site and appropriate press releases
• Sponsor will select the name of the scholarship
• Sponsor will determine the specific purpose of the scholarship:

• Level (baccalaureate, masters, doctoral, post-doctoral)
• Specialization (management, information systems, management engineering, etc.)
• Specific criteria (RN, MD, from a specific state or locality, etc.)

Named scholarships are subject to approval by the HIMSS Foundation Governance Council and will be administered by the Center for Leadership Development. HIMSS Foundation is a not-for-profit 205©3 corporation dedicated to inspiring charitable giving and education within the industry.

Contact HIMSS to establish a scholarship.