NAMSS Annual Conference Scholarship
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® or CPMSM® and is currently seeking employment in the same. The scholarship may be used to cover the cost of registration fees, accommodations, travel and per diem. For a virtual offering, the scholarship will be granted to cover the cost of virtual registration only. Please note: NAMSS Board members, Committee members, and instructors are ineligible for scholarship awards.
Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit a completed application including:
- A personal statement explaining 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 or CPMSM and currently seeking employment in same.
- NAMSS Board members, Committee members, and instructors are ineligible for scholarship awards.
Deadlines:
- Applications open: Wednesday, May 31, 2023- June 28, 2023, 5:00 pm ET.
- The winner will be notified on August 1, 2023
Application: https://namss.formstack.com/forms/2023_namss_educational_scholarship_annual_conferences_application
Charlotte Cochrane Scholarship Award
The Charlotte Cochrane Scholarship Award was established in 1988, in honor of Charlotte Cochrane, founder and past president of NAMSS and former Overview (now called Synergy) editor . This award provides financial assistance, in an amount not to exceed $1,500, to an current active member of NAMSS currently employed in the profession of medical staff or provider credentialing services or holds the NAMSS CPCS or CPMSM and is currently seeking employment in the same. Applicant must also be currently enrolled in a program of study. Recipients of the Charlotte Cochrane Award will be recognized at the Annual Conference during the Business Luncheon and as such receive complimentary registration and one night hotel. Please note: NAMSS Board members, Committee members, and instructors are ineligible for scholarship awards.
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 narrative personal statement detailing 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 or CPMSM and currently seeking employment in same.
- NAMSS Board members, Committee members, and instructors are ineligible for scholarship awards.
- Applicant MUST also be enrolled in an accredited program of study.
Deadlines:
- Applications open: Wednesday, May 31, 2023- June 28, 2023, 5:00 pm ET.
- The winner will be notified on August 1, 2023
Application: https://namss.formstack.com/forms/namss_charlotte_cochrane_scholarship_award_application
Continuing Education Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial assistance, in an amount not to exceed $1,000, to an current active member of NAMSS who is currently employed in the medical services profession or holds the NAMSS CPCS or CPMSM and is currently seeking employment in same. The scholarship may be used for tuition/registration fees, accommodations or travel expenses for the education event, or for educational materials. Applicable CE opportunities include live and recorded Webinars, online or in person courses and educational products. Please note: NAMSS Board members, Committee members, and instructors are ineligible for scholarship awards.
Application Requirements:
- Descriptive materials relating to the program including program cost
- A personal statement of educational goals, objectives and a time-table
- A current CV/resume
- A budget highlighting the expenses to be covered by scholarship
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 or CPMSM and currently seeking employment in same.
- NAMSS Board members, Committee members, and instructors are ineligible for scholarship awards.
Deadlines:
- Applications open: Wednesday, May 31, 2023- June 28, 2023, 5:00 pm ET.
- The winner will be notified on August 1, 2023
Application: https://namss.formstack.com/forms/namss_scholarship_continuing_education_application