Annual Conference Scholarship - (15) scholarships offered
The NAMSS Annual Conference Scholarship provides financial assistance to an active member of NAMSS who is currently employed in the medical services profession or holds the NAMSS CPCS®, CPES, or CPMSM® and is currently seeking employment in the same.
Scholarship recipients may select one of the following packages if joining the conference in-person:
- Complimentary registration + (3) nights hotel stay*
- Complimentary registration + $750 travel stipend**
*Hotel reservation to be reserved through NAMSS in a NAMSS hotel block. Individuals may stay for additional nights at their own expense, but location at a specific hotel is not guaranteed.
**Travel stipend may be used toward any travel or per diem expenses. All stipends will be paid via check once the Conference has concluded and in-person attendance has been confirmed.
If attending the conference virtually, the scholarship will be granted to cover the cost of virtual registration only.
Application Requirements:
- A personal statement:
- In 300 – 500 words, briefly explain your educational goals and objectives and how this scholarship can help you attain those goals.
- A current CV/resume
Candidate Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants MUST be NAMSS members.
- Applicants MUST be currently employed in the profession of medical staff or provider credentialing services or hold the NAMSS CPCS®, CPES, or CPMSM® and currently seeking employment in same.
- Scholarship recipients will be asked to provide at least one hour of volunteer time at Conference and to share their experience in NAMSS Gateway following Conference.
- NAMSS Board members, Education Committee, Courses Subcommittee, Products & Resources Subcommittee members, and instructors are ineligible for this scholarship.
Certification Examination Scholarship - (6) scholarships offered
This scholarship provides financial assistance to a current active member of NAMSS who is currently employed in the medical services profession or holds the NAMSS CPCS®, CPES, or CPMSM® and is currently seeking employment in same. The scholarship will cover one-time examination fees for a NAMSS Certification Examination.
Please note, being a recipient of this scholarship does not guarantee approval to take the examination, nor does it guarantee passing of the examination. This scholarship covers the cost of initial examination fee only, and is a one-time opportunity. Should you be denied to take the examination or not pass on your initial attempt, you must apply for a future scholarship or fund any additional attempts. Recipients must apply for the certification examination within the calendar year the scholarship is awarded.
Application Requirements:
- Description of personal investment in education over the last twelve months including educational opportunities attended.
- A personal statement:
- In 300 – 500 words, briefly explain your certification goals, objectives, a time-table, and how this scholarship can help you attain those goals.
- A current CV/resume
Candidate Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants MUST be NAMSS members.
- Applicants MUST be currently employed in the profession of medical staff or provider credentialing services or hold the NAMSS CPCS®, CPES, or CPMSM® and currently seeking employment in same.
- NAMSS Board members, Education Committee, Courses Subcommittee, Products & Resources Subcommittee members, and instructors are ineligible for this scholarship.
Charlotte Cochrane Scholarship Award - (1) scholarship offered
The Charlotte Cochrane Scholarship Award was established in 1988, in honor of Charlotte Cochrane, founder and past president of NAMSS and former Overview editor. This award provides financial assistance for an individual seeking a higher education degree, in an amount not to exceed $1,500, to a current active member of NAMSS currently employed in the profession of medical staff or provider enrollment or holds the NAMSS CPCS®, CPES, or CPMSM® and is currently seeking employment in the same. Applicant must also be currently enrolled in an accredited program of study.
Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit a completed application including:
- Proof of enrollment
- A degree plan/schedule of classes/transcripts if applicable
- Descriptive materials relating to the current accredited program
- A personal statement:
- In 300 – 500 words, briefly explain your educational goals and objectives (including a time-table) and how this field of study will/can be applied to profession.
- A current CV/resume
Candidate Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants MUST be NAMSS members.
- Applicants MUST be currently employed in the profession of medical staff or provider credentialing services or hold the NAMSS CPCS®, CPES, or CPMSM® and currently seeking employment in same.
- NAMSS Board members, Education Committee, Courses Subcommittee, Products & Resources Subcommittee members, and instructors are ineligible for this scholarship.
- Applicant MUST also be enrolled in an accredited program of study.
Continuing Education Scholarship - (6) scholarships offered
This scholarship provides financial assistance, to a current active member of NAMSS who is currently employed in the medical services profession or holds the NAMSS CPCS, CPES, or CPMSM and is currently seeking employment in same. The scholarship will cover one of the following:
- Registration fees for a NAMSS Certification Preparation Course (live-virtual or on-demand) and provide complimentary access to the associated certification study guide.
OR
- Registration fees for the required preparation modules and the live portion of the Leadership Certificate Program. Individuals receiving this scholarship for the Leadership Certificate Program are responsible for covering their own travel to and from the live course.
OR
- Registration fees for NAMSS Credentialing 101 or Credentialing 201 (live-virtual only).
Please note, being a recipient of this scholarship does not guarantee approval to take the examination, nor does it guarantee passing of the examination. Recipients must register for associated courses within the calendar year the scholarship is awarded.
Application Requirements:
- Description of personal investment in education over the last twelve months including how many educational opportunities they have attended.
- A personal statement:
- In 300 – 500 words, briefly explain your educational goals and objectives and how this scholarship can help you attain those goals.
- A current CV/resume
Candidate Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants MUST be NAMSS members.
- Applicants MUST be currently employed in the profession of medical staff or provider credentialing services or hold the NAMSS CPCS®, CPES, or CPMSM® and currently seeking employment in same.
- NAMSS Board members, Education Committee, Courses Subcommittee, Products & Resources Subcommittee members, and instructors are ineligible for this scholarship.