The Steven Huesing Scholarship was established in 1999 in recognition of the contribution that the late Steven Huesing, COACH Founding President, made to the association. The scholarship was developed to reflect the spirit, dedication and innovation that the Founding President brought to the field of health informatics.
Details
The Steven Huesing Scholarship winner receives a one-time C$1,000 cash gift.
Eligibility
Scholarship applications are accepted from any student currently enrolled in a health informatics, digital health/virtual health or related program at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Criteria
Applications must specifically address all the following criteria andincomplete applications will not be considered. The applicant should:
- Be of sound academic standing (See Supporting Material Requirements, below);
- Demonstrate active involvement and achievement in digital health/ virtual health; and
- Show how his/her educational work has made a recognized contribution to advancing the thinking in digital health/virtual health.
Supporting Material Required
The following must be submitted with the nomination:
- A transcript of marks
- An assessment by an academic advisor
- Proof of enrollment in and current attendance at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution in a health informatics or related program
Digital Health Canada is committed to diversity, inclusion and equity in connection with our vision, mission, values and pillars. We strive to develop an awards program that reflects the diversity of the Canadian health ecosystem and the Digital Health Canada member and stakeholder community. We actively welcome nominations for people who are Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, or living with disability, as well as People of Colour or members of other racialized, marginalized, and equity-seeking groups.