HIMSS-NCA Veterans Grant Application
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
National Capitol Area Chapter (NCA) Veterans Grant
Winter 2024-2025
Due January 31, 2025
The HIMSS-NCA Veterans Grant is awarded annually to veterans working in the health management, health information or information systems management fields. Grant awards are based on work achievement and participation in health information or information systems management industries. The grant program makes a monetary award to a Veteran interested in attending HIMSS25 in Las Vegas, NV (March 3 - 6, 2025). In addition, the NCA Board will extend a complimentary full registration (valued at $1,500) to HIMSS25 Global Health Conference & Exhibition to the selected recipient.
Eligibility
• Honorably discharged or retired Veteran of the United States Military
• Membership in HIMSS NCA
• Applicant must be willing to participate as a volunteer on at least one HIMSS NCA committee for one (1) year. Information on the HIMSS NCA volunteer programs can be found at: Chapter Volunteer Participation
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
• Quality of recommendation
• Quality of essay
• Professional achievements & financial need
Completed applications must be received no later than January 31, 2025.
If you have any questions, please email Barry Dickman (barrydickman@gmail.com) or Ann Wolford-Connors (awolfordconnors@outlook.com).
Award recipients will be selected and notified by February 14, 2025 and will receive their award at our February 20, 2025 HIMSS NCA Chapter Meeting.
Application Checklist
___Complete and sign the application
___Affirm Honorable Discharge or Retirement
___Two signed letters of recommendation - One (1) from a superior or manager and one (1) from a personal or professional reference
___Personal essay
___HIMSS Proof of Membership