HIMSS Foundation
Empowering future leaders to drive positive change.
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Supporting the next generation
Since 1996, The HIMSS Foundation has empowered the next generation of leaders, equipping them with educational and professional opportunities to drive positive change within the health tech ecosystem. Through $260,000+ in scholarships, two diversity-focused educational programs, grants, internships and externships, we’ve provided educational and professional opportunities to students pursuing their education in digital health, information and management systems.
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Our initiatives
Scholarships
We’re all about celebrating excellence in our student community. The HIMSS foundation offers scholarships that serve as stepping stones for future health information and technology leaders. These awards aren’t just about money — they’re about opening doors. Recipients receive financial awards and complimentary access to the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition (restrictions may apply). View previous recipients and meet our 2025 recipients.
The HIMSS Foundation Scholarship Application is now closed. Please watch for the 2027 scholarship application opening in August 2026. For more information, email us.
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HIMSS Foundation undergraduate/graduate candidate scholarships
The HIMSS Foundation awards two $5,000 scholarships annually to one undergraduate and one graduate student — undergraduate applicants must be at least first-term juniors. The application requires a resume or CV and one letter of recommendation (not from Selection Committee judges). Applicants must be current HIMSS Student Members in good standing, enrolled in accredited programs related to health information technology or healthcare management systems.
Applicants cannot be currently employed by HIMSS, engaged in a consulting contract with any component of HIMSS, or serving on HIMSS Board of Directors or any HIMSS Advisory Boards. Scholarship judges and previous HIMSS Foundation Scholarship recipients are also exempt.
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HIMSS chapter-specific scholarships
Many HIMSS chapters provide scholarships for HIMSS Student Members — contact your local chapter for availability and eligibility. Find your local chapter contact information here.
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Richard P. Covert, PhD, LFHIMSS Scholarship for Management Systems
This scholarship will not be offered at this time. We look forward to bringing this scholarship back as a career development opportunity during the 2026-2027 education year.
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Steve Lieber Innovator Scholarship
This scholarship will not be offered at this time. We look forward to bringing this scholarship back as a career development opportunity during the 2026-2027 education year.
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Internships
The HIMSS Foundation provides hands-on experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in areas like policy development, informatics and health association management to help advance their careers. Student applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the winter, summer and fall semesters.
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Public policy
The public policy internship program provides leadership and professional development experiences for undergraduate and graduate students interested in healthcare and public policy. Whether in the Washington D.C. office or remote, these internships offer unique opportunities to learn about federal and state governments and gain valuable work experience. For more information, email us.
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Grants
Through grant funding, the HIMSS Foundation provides opportunities for current and emerging professionals to diversify the digital health workforce.
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HIMSS Professional Certification Grant
The HIMSS Foundation and the HIMSS Global Health Equity Network have partnered to offer this grant to support underrepresented professionals, students, veterans, and their spouses in pursuit of health information and technology career advancement opportunities through the attainment of either the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS®), the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS®), or the Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTS®) certification.
The 2026 HIMSS Foundation Professional Certification Grant is currently underway. We plan to support another cohort in 2027. Watch for more information and the application period to open Fall 2026.
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Featured news
September 24, 2026
HIMSS UK & Ireland Community Relaunches Clinical Informatics Maturity Survey
The HIMSS UK & Ireland Community has relaunched the Clinical Informatics Maturity Survey, inviting digital health leaders, clinical informatics professionals and senior clinicians from across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to participate.
September 21, 2026
DHAGE 2026 Identifies Key Gaps in Digital Health Transformation Across Europe
Europe’s digital health transformation is increasingly constrained by gaps in governance, implementation capacity, workforce readiness, interoperability and the ability to scale innovation, according to a new report from the Digital Health Advisory Group for Europe.
September 16, 2026
HIMSS Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors
HIMSS welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors as artificial intelligence, digital transformation and emerging technologies continue to reshape health and healthcare. Iain Buchan, Donna M. Roach, Thomas Kiesau and Sandeep Dadlani joined the HIMSS Board in July 2026, strengthening HIMSS’s strategic outlook as healthcare organizations and policy leaders respond to rapid advances across the global health ecosystem.
September 16, 2026
HIMSS Calls for CMS to Continue Paying for Third-Party RPM Services: Physician Fee Schedule Public Comments
HIMSS urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to ensure new reporting mandates are paired with adequate data infrastructure, vendor readiness and clinical workflow integration to prevent undue administrative burden on providers.
September 10, 2026
HIMSS Veterans Community Military Spouse Spotlight: Melissa Sanchez, M.S.
Melissa Sanchez is a healthcare and membership leader whose career spans oncology, enterprise development, change management, and health technology. As the proud spouse of a Marine Corps veteran, her personal and professional journey has been shaped by resilience, adaptability, service, and commitment to creating opportunities for others.
August 27, 2026
HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum to Explore Responsible AI Adoption and Governance
HIMSS will bring healthcare and technology leaders together in San Diego, Oct. 22-23, 2026, for the AI in Healthcare Forum, a two-day event focused on moving beyond the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and addressing what it takes to deploy AI safely, equitably and at scale across healthcare organizations.
HIMSS Foundation news
September 24, 2026
HIMSS UK & Ireland Community Relaunches Clinical Informatics Maturity Survey
The HIMSS UK & Ireland Community has relaunched the Clinical Informatics Maturity Survey, inviting digital health leaders, clinical informatics professionals and senior clinicians from across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to participate.
September 21, 2026
DHAGE 2026 Identifies Key Gaps in Digital Health Transformation Across Europe
Europe’s digital health transformation is increasingly constrained by gaps in governance, implementation capacity, workforce readiness, interoperability and the ability to scale innovation, according to a new report from the Digital Health Advisory Group for Europe.
September 16, 2026
HIMSS Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors
HIMSS welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors as artificial intelligence, digital transformation and emerging technologies continue to reshape health and healthcare. Iain Buchan, Donna M. Roach, Thomas Kiesau and Sandeep Dadlani joined the HIMSS Board in July 2026, strengthening HIMSS’s strategic outlook as healthcare organizations and policy leaders respond to rapid advances across the global health ecosystem.
September 16, 2026
HIMSS Calls for CMS to Continue Paying for Third-Party RPM Services: Physician Fee Schedule Public Comments
HIMSS urges the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to ensure new reporting mandates are paired with adequate data infrastructure, vendor readiness and clinical workflow integration to prevent undue administrative burden on providers.
September 10, 2026
HIMSS Veterans Community Military Spouse Spotlight: Melissa Sanchez, M.S.
Melissa Sanchez is a healthcare and membership leader whose career spans oncology, enterprise development, change management, and health technology. As the proud spouse of a Marine Corps veteran, her personal and professional journey has been shaped by resilience, adaptability, service, and commitment to creating opportunities for others.
August 27, 2026
HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum to Explore Responsible AI Adoption and Governance
HIMSS will bring healthcare and technology leaders together in San Diego, Oct. 22-23, 2026, for the AI in Healthcare Forum, a two-day event focused on moving beyond the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and addressing what it takes to deploy AI safely, equitably and at scale across healthcare organizations.
August 25, 2026
HIMSS26 APAC: Inside Singapore’s Healthcare Innovation
Over 1,600 healthcare leaders, innovators and professionals gathered 23 to 25 August in Singapore to explore the latest technologies and strategies reshaping the healthcare ecosystem at the 2026 HIMSS APAC Health Conference and Exhibition, co-hosted by SingHealth, Singapore's largest public healthcare cluster.
August 24, 2026
HIMSS Virtual Care Community Webinar: Perspectives from Virtual Care Operations Leaders
The HIMSS Virtual Care Community will host the second part of the Operationalizing Virtual Nursing webinar series on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 18:00 CET, 11:00 CST.
August 24, 2026
HIMSS Signs Two Memorandums of Understanding at HIMSS26 APAC, Advancing Global Collaboration to Improve Care
HIMSS signed two Memorandums of Understanding and an agreement at the 2026 HIMSS APAC Health Conference & Exhibition in Singapore, demonstrating the society’s commitment to transforming the global health ecosystem.
August 23, 2026
HIMSS Seeks Digital Health Transformation Stories for New Branded Series Produced by BBC StoryWorks
HIMSS invites its members to elevate their most compelling, human-focused stories of digital health transformation for a new branded series produced for HIMSS by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions.
August 20, 2026
Measuring the Value of AI in Healthcare: World’s First AI Outcomes Framework Will Prove Impact for Health Systems
HIMSS is creating the world's first evidence-based framework for measuring AI impact and value in healthcare. The HIMSS AI Outcomes Framework will serve as a credible, independent, evidence-based standard that healthcare organizations worldwide can use to measure the holistic impact of AI tools across health systems, standing up to boardroom scrutiny and informing future investment decisions.
August 14, 2026
HIMSS Research: Patients with High Social Disparities Have Less Access to Digitally Mature Hospital Care
A recently published study by HIMSS researchers suggests that patients living in communities with higher social and economic challenges are less likely to have access to digitally mature hospitals that offer coordinated, data-driven, safe and high-quality care.
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Giving
Your tax-deductible donation makes it possible for the HIMSS Foundation to provide grants, internships and scholarships to help prepare and educate future health tech leaders. The HIMSS Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
2025 HIMSS Foundation scholarship recipients
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Masters scholarship recipient
Bessy Lovos Davila
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
Major: Health Informatics
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Undergraduate scholarship recipient
Etana Israel
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Henderson, NV
Major: Bachelors of Science in Healthcare Administration and Policy
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