Education Foundation Offers Scholarships for Spring Forum, Boot Camp
12.12.2019
Rose Lucas, Executive Assistant, Foundation
The CHIME Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications to assist members who want to attend either the CHIME HIMSS CIO Forum in Orlando, Fla., or the CHIME Healthcare CIO Boot Camp in Chicago. The deadlines for applying are Jan. 6 and Feb. 9, respectively.
The CHIME HIMSS CIO Forum will be held March 8-9 in Orlando. The Education Foundation is offering a total of five $1,500 scholarships to current members. Each scholarship recipient will get a complimentary registration to the spring forum and, at the conclusion of the event, be able to submit some travel expenses for reimbursement.
Applicants for the spring forum scholarships must submit an essay and current resume to be considered. More information and the application forms are available here. The application deadline is Jan. 6.
In addition, two $1,500 scholarships are available to CHIME members through the Neal L. Patterson Community and Rural Hospital Scholarship. This Cerner-endowed scholarship is intended for CIOs who’ve made a significant impact in community and rural hospitals. More details and the application form are available here. The application deadline is also Jan. 6.
The CHIME Healthcare CIO Boot Camp will take place April 18-21 in Chicago. The Education Foundation will award up to 10 scholarships, each worth $5,000. Current CHIME members, their direct reports and members of AEHIA, AEHIS and AEHIT are eligible to apply. The scholarships cover the full tuition fee for attending the boot camp and, at the conclusion of the event, recipients will be able to submit some travel expenses for reimbursement.
Applicants for spring boot camp scholarships must submit an essay, a current resume and in some circumstances, a letter of support. More information and application forms are available here. The application deadline is Feb. 9.