HIMSS Foundation Professional Certification Grant
HIMSS Foundation
At a glance
- Cost: Free with grant
- Format: Online
- Who qualifies: Vets · Spouses
- Applications: Open
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Full details
- Cost
- This is a competitive grant: you apply and the HIMSS Foundation selects recipients. It covers one certification only (CAHIMS, CPHIMS or CPDHTS), and you can apply for just one. You must meet that exam's eligibility criteria by May 31, 2027, and be able to take the exam by July 31, 2027. Past recipients must wait at least two years to apply again.
- Who qualifies
- Veterans and veterans' spouses (the grant also serves underrepresented or underserved professionals and students), from anywhere in the world, who are pursuing a career or degree in health tech. You do not need to be employed. You must meet the exam's eligibility criteria by May 31, 2027, commit to preparing from mid-January 2027, and be able to take the exam by July 31, 2027.
- Format
- Self-study with a review guide or books, an online self-paced course, a recorded instructor-led review webinar and a self-assessment exam, plus regular office hours with HIMSS certification support staff.
Check current terms: Individual eligibility, seats and coverage must be confirmed with the provider.
Dates and availability: Status evidence: The official HIMSS Foundation grant page is taking applications for this cycle. Application window: Complete the online application by 12:00 PM CT, November 17, 2026. Availability limits: Competitive grant. One application per person, for one certification only. Next start: Study materials go out to grant recipients starting mid-January 2027.
- Credential
- Professional certification / license pathwayCAHIMS, CPHIMS or CPDHTS (choose one)
- Exam coverage
- IncludedOne certification exam registration and one self-assessment exam.
Before you decide
- What is free
- The grant covers a review guide or books, a training course, a recorded review webinar, a self-assessment exam, one certification exam registration and a one-year HIMSS individual membership.
- Who qualifies
- Veterans and veterans' spouses (the grant also serves underrepresented or underserved professionals and students), from anywhere in the world, who are pursuing a career or degree in health tech. You do not need to be employed. You must meet the exam's eligibility criteria by May 31, 2027, commit to preparing from mid-January 2027, and be able to take the exam by July 31, 2027.
- What you get
- A grant for one HIMSS health IT certification (CAHIMS, CPHIMS or CPDHTS). It pays for review materials, a self-paced course, a recorded review webinar, a self-assessment, one certification exam and a one-year HIMSS membership, valued at up to $1,501, $2,141 or $2,605 depending on the certification.
- Credential and key limits
- One HIMSS professional certification of your choice (CAHIMS, CPHIMS or CPDHTS), with the exam registration paid by the grant.
- Format
- Self-study with a review guide or books, an online self-paced course, a recorded instructor-led review webinar and a self-assessment exam, plus regular office hours with HIMSS certification support staff.
- Duration
- Plan on 2 to 3 hours a week with the materials from mid-January 2027, and take the exam by July 31, 2027.
- Location
- Online. Open to applicants anywhere in the world.
- Deadline
- Status evidence: The official HIMSS Foundation grant page is taking applications for this cycle. Application window: Complete the online application by 12:00 PM CT, November 17, 2026. Availability limits: Competitive grant. One application per person, for one certification only.
- Next start
- Study materials go out to grant recipients starting mid-January 2027.
- Notes
- Grant from the HIMSS Foundation through the HIMSS Global Health Equity Network. Only one application per person. Questions go to EmergingLeaders@himss.org.
- Availability
- Open
- Details checked
- 2026-10-18
Application and credential details
- How to apply
- Check that you meet the eligibility criteria for the CAHIMS, CPHIMS or CPDHTS exam on the HIMSS certification site (or will by May 31, 2027).
- Open the grant page, choose Apply Here and log in with a HIMSS account (creating one is free).
- By 12:00 PM CT, November 17, 2026, complete the questionnaire and three short written answers (1,500 characters each), and upload your letter of recommendation and resume.
- If you are selected, study with the materials from mid-January 2027 and take your exam by July 31, 2027.
- Documents to prepare
- One letter of recommendation from a peer, colleague, supervisor or professor.
- A resume or CV (a LinkedIn profile is accepted if it shows dates and positions held).
- Additional requirements and limits
- Competitive grant; applying does not guarantee an award.
- One application per person, for one certification only.
- Previous grant recipients must wait at least two years before applying again.
- Application link
- Open official application page
- Credential or outcome
- One HIMSS professional certification of your choice (CAHIMS, CPHIMS or CPDHTS), with the exam registration paid by the grant.
- Application details checked
- 2026-10-18
- Application review status
- Official-source review completed
- Sources for these details
- Availability checked
- 2026-10-18
- Current availability
- Open
- Status evidence
- The official HIMSS Foundation grant page is taking applications for this cycle.
- Application window
- Complete the online application by 12:00 PM CT, November 17, 2026.
- Application deadline
- November 17, 2026, 12:00 PM CT
- Program start
- Study materials go out to grant recipients starting mid-January 2027.
- Availability limits
- Competitive grant. One application per person, for one certification only.
- Timing sources