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Karen Vanaskie was one of case management's brightest and most dedicated professionals. She was serving as Secretary / Treasurer on the ACMA National Board of Directors at the time of her unexpected passing on June 21, 2024.

At the request of Karen's family, ACMA has set up the Karen Vanaskie Scholarship Fund. Karen was passionate about the need for case management certification. She actively supported her staff in pursuing the Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Certification. To continue her legacy, this scholarship fund will cover the cost of their ACM certification application fee for those to whom it is awarded. We believe this continues Karen's legacy.

To apply for the scholarship, click here. For eligibility details, please see below.

To donate to the scholarship fund in Karen's memory, click here.

Donate in Karen's Memory

ACMA is accepting donations to support the scholarship fund. Any donations made to this fund or in Karen's memory will be allocated specifically to support this scholarship and kept separate from all other donations to ACMA.

ACMA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

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About the Scholarship

The ACMA Karen Vanaskie Scholarship supports case management professionals who are seeking to obtain the Accredited Case Manager (ACM) credential.

Applicants must complete and submit a scholarship application form. Applications are reviewed by an ACMA committee, who selects and notifies winning candidates.

The scholarship covers the cost of ACM certification. Note that the scholarship may only be used for initial examinations. It may not be used for retest or recertification.

To apply for the scholarship, click here.

Eligibility

• All applicants must first be eligible for the ACM Certification Exam. To view eligibility requirements, click here.
• Candidates must complete and submit the scholarship application.
• Candidates do not need to have already applied for the ACM Certification. However, if the scholarship is awarded, candidates will be required to prepare for and take the certification exam within six (6) months of scholarship award date.
• Application for this scholarship does not guarantee a scholarship award. All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the designated ACMA committee.

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Karen Vanaskie Scholarship Fund

Karen Vanaskie was one of case management's brightest and most dedicated professionals. She was serving as Secretary / Treasurer on the ACMA National Board of Directors at the time of her unexpected passing on June 21, 2024.

At the request of Karen's family, ACMA has set up the Karen Vanaskie Scholarship Fund. Karen was passionate about the need for case management certification. She actively supported her staff in pursuing the Accredited Case Manager (ACM) Certification. To continue her legacy, this scholarship fund will cover the cost of their ACM certification application fee for those to whom it is awarded. We believe this continues Karen's legacy.

To apply for the scholarship, click here. For eligibility details, please see below.

To donate to the scholarship fund in Karen's memory, click here.

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