Radiologic Science Scholarships
Study Sonography, Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine
The student pursuing a program of study in radiologic science may well end up specializing in any number of medical imaging fields, including sonography, radiology therapy or nuclear medicine. Students may receive training that award them certificates, bachelor's degrees and graduate degrees.
Radiologic science professionals work under the direction of Radiologists, in hospitals and clinics where imaging services are performed.
Scholarships
The American Association of Radiologic Technologists offers student members the following scholarships:
- Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarships are available to "entry-level" radiology students. Scholarship awards are $2500.
- The Royce Osborn Minority Student Scholarship is provided to minority students with an outstanding academic record. Applicants must be "entry-level" students in a radiology program.
- Varian Radiation Therapy Student Scholarship program provides students in a radiation therapy program with up to $5,000 for tuition.
- Howard S. Stern Scholarship recognizes academically motivated students by awarding up to $1,000 for those enrolled in a radiologic technology program. Students may be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Radiologic technology students pursuing programs as educators in the field may be eligible for the Monster Medical Imaging Educators Scholarship Program. Recipients may be awarded up to $5,000.
- Radiologic technicians interested in pursuing advanced degrees may apply for the Siemen's Clinical Advancement Scholarship.
The Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technicians funds the Elizabeth Bray Scholarship. Up to $800 is awarded to a student who combines academic excellence with extracurricular activity and financial need.
Scholarships for radiologic sciences students attending Boise State University include:
- Gary Craychee Memorial Scholarship recognizes students with the highest academic record.
- Mack Radiological Tech Scholarship is merit-based. Recipient must be enrolled full-time.
- Anna Mae O'Reilly Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who are outstanding in clinical work and exhibit an overall positive attitude.
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers a Professional Development Fund from which the Volunteer Association's Educational Assistance Program may award funds to allied health professionals, including radiologic technicians, and students who wish to continue education. Awards may be up to $300.
Angelina College in Texas offers a small scholarship for radiologic sciences majors: Griffith-Ford Scholarship is awarded to a student with demonstrated financial need, but with promise in the field.
Students enrolled in the School of Radiology at Bradford College in Pennsylvania may qualify for one of three scholarships funded through the Bradford Hospital Auxiliary: Academic Scholarship, New Professional Scholarship and the Scholarship for Clinical Excellence. Award amounts are $750.
Where to Find Further Funding in Radiologic Sciences
Do not stop here. The field of Radiologic Sciences is expanding rapidly. Almost all professional associations that promote the advancement of Radiologic Science professionals will offer its own brand of scholarship even if it is just travel scholarships that help offset the cost of annual conferences.
