The Merit Scholarship is designed to provide scholarships to students who achieved academic excellence and demonstrate the potential to be future leaders in Health Information Management and Health Informatics. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a health information program accredited by CAHIIM in the United States, whether for an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree. Applicants must have at least one full-time semester or credit equivalency remaining to complete their educational program after the scholarship award date (August 1st, 2023). Applicants must have not been awarded any AHIMA Foundation scholarship for the academic degree being sought through this application. Two letters of recommendation are required. One of the references must be from an educator. Think carefully about who should write these letters and choose people who can speak to your professional and academic performance. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.