Janie Harrell Scholarship
Named after Janie Harrell, one of the founders of NCAHAM, this scholarship was
established in September 1992 to assist members in their educational endeavors in an allied
health care field.
Amount of Scholarship
The scholarship award will be in the amount of $500.00, payable to the college and may be
applied to tuition only.
Criteria for eligibility
 Must be an active NCAHAM member
 Must be a Patient Access Manager or equivalent position in a related field.
 Must be accepted for enrollment in an allied health education program in an accredited
university or college, having successfully completed the first year of a program.
 Must have maintained a “B” or above in their first year.
 All course work must be related to the attainment of a healthcare or management degree.
Documents
The following must be returned with the completed application:
 Two letters of reference – one from your university and one from your organizational
leader (supervisor, CEO, etc.)
 A letter of acceptance from the school
 A transcript of grades from the previous year
 The name and address of the individual at the college to whom the money is to be sent, if
awarded the scholarship
Other Data
 If two or more applicants are equally qualified, the one with the highest grade point
average shall be awarded the scholarship.
 If the student drops out of school, all remaining funds shall be returned to the treasurer of
NCAHAM
 If the student changes the field of study to one outside the healthcare field all remaining
funds shall be returned to the treasurer of NCAHAM
Notification
The winner will be informed by telephone, with written confirmation sent. Letter will also
notify the school where the student is enrolled. A check will be issued to the school in the
winner’s name, with a request that the school provide written proof of receipt for NCAHAM
record-keeping purposes. The member selected to receive the scholarship will be announced
at the NCAHAM Annual Conference.