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Two $1,000 scholarships are available annually
through THIMA to Tennessee students who are
planning a career in Health Information
Management (HIM). The scholarships are the
THIMA Scholarship ($1,000)
and the Evelyn Freeman Scholarship ($1,000).
The Evelyn Freeman Scholarship is funded by
DocuVoice.
In some years, there may be a Past President’s
Scholarship of $200.
This varies from year to year; the Scholarship
Committee will be informed of the availability
of the Past President's Scholarship prior
to review of
scholarship applications.
If other scholarships are funded by exhibitors,
they will be administered by THIMA following
this policy. Each scholarship will be given
to assist students in Tennessee who are enrolled
in the final year of an Associate,
Baccalaureate, or Masters Degree in HIM.
Candidates must be residents of the State of
Tennessee, and they must be attending an
accredited HIA/HIT program in Tennessee.
Candidates for the scholarship must submit
applications using the online process through
the THIMA web site. The decision to award the
scholarship is made by the Scholarship Committee. The use of the award is
left to the discretion of the recipient.
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Applications, two references, and Program
Director verifications must be submitted by June 15th.
All applications must be submitted
electronically.
- The following must be submitted:
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The
scholarship application.
Please note that
you will have the ability to save the
application and return to work on it
again at a later time. You will see
"Save and continue
scholarship application later"
beginning on the second page.
The applicant's
official transcript can be uploaded on
the online scholarship application form.
Or you can
email us or fax (888.391.0977) the transcripts.
- Two
personal online letters of reference (other than family, clergy, or
program director). Candidates are
encouraged to obtain one of the two
personal letters from a clinical
instructor.
It is the responsibility of the
applicant to provide the reference the
link to the
online reference form.
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Online statement from the
Program Director that includes
verification of acceptance.
It is the responsibility of the
applicant to provide the Program
Director the link to the
online statement from the
Program Director.
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Applicants will be judged on the basis of
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information on application form
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employment record
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recommendations
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financial needs
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Recipients will be selected by July 1.
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All applicants will be notified of the
decision by the Executive Director.
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Recipients must provide proof of enrollment
to the Executive Director before scholarship
monies are awarded.
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