Purpose
The scholarship is established to encourage CMIA members to pursue CBET Certification, with the goal of practicing biomedical/clinical engineering.
Beneficiaries
CMIA members who are studying for the CBET test.
Selection Process
The education or scholarship committee will consider the applicants. The
requirements shall be:
- Must be a CMIA member.
- Must attend minimum of three (3) meetings during the previous calendar year.
- OR, Hold CMIA Officer position.
Goal
To achieve 50% CMIA members certified to the CBET/CHTM/CRES certification and contribute to the CMIA HTM community and their local chapters and to give service to the biomedical community within the state of California.
Award Amount
The award will be in the form of sponsorship to the CABMET CBET training course. The CMIA Board of Directors will determine the number sponsorships annually.
Number of Scholarships
At least ten (10) scholarships will be awarded per year, when funds permit, (as determined by the committee). The number of scholarships is not fixed but can be adjusted by the CMIA Board of Directors annually.
Deadline
Applications must be emailed by March 7.
Administration
A Committee consisting of the 4 members of the CMIA Board of Directors will administer the scholarship. Awards will be based upon a combined scholarship and need basis. The intention of the scholarship is for those CBET candidates showing academic promise in the Biomed field and the need for financial assistance to pursue study in this field.