Respiratory Therapy Scholarships
Specialized Training Earns You A Good Job in Healthcare
Respiratory Therapists specialize in helping patients with respiratory problems. As a professional in this field you will have direct contact with patients who suffer any number of medical conditions that compromise their breathing. You will deliver oxygen and monitor all patient respiratory processes. Therapists may have specialized training in dealing with pediatric or geriatric patients as well as managing the respiratory needs of cardiac patients.
Respiratory therapists work in hospitals, health clinics and other locations.
Scholarships
The State University of New York Upstate Medical University offers scholarships to students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program:
- Robert James Reilly Scholarship is designed to assist those students with outstanding academic records as well as demonstrated financial need. Qualified applicants must be enrolled in the B.S. program.
- Margaret Ann Richards Scholarship is awarded to students from Oswego County who show high academic standards. Awards are $2500 and recipients must be enrolled in the B.S. program.
- Clinical Department Scholarships are awarded through the Respiratory Therapy department. Funds are made possible through the generosity of local hospitals, with the understanding that scholarship recipients will agree to work for them following graduation.
The mission of the American Respiratory Care Foundation is to support the professionals working in the field, as well as provide sustenance for students. Scholarships may be available for both undergraduates and graduates:
- Morton Duggan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate respiratory therapy students, especially those from Georgia and South Carolina. The $1,000 scholarship funds the travel expenses for the annual conference. Qualified applicants must have a greater than 3.0 GPA and have an academic research paper to submit for consideration.
- Jimmy A. Young Memorial Scholarship offers the same award for travel expenses. Students from any state may apply.
- William Burgin, Jr. MD Education Recognition Award is awarded to students completing their 2-year Associates degree. Awards are $2500.
- Robert M. Lawrence, MD Education Recognition Award goes to students completing their Bachelors degrees in respiratory therapy. Up to $2500 available.
- William F. Miller, MD Post Graduate Education Award offers $1500 to a respiratory therapy student enrolled in a graduate level program. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA to qualify.
- Gareth Gish Postgraduate Education Award also goes to a student pursuing graduate studies in respiratory therapy. $1500 awards to academically talented students.
- Various Research Fellowships.
Respiratory Therapy students studying in a program in the state of Massachusetts may be eligible to receive scholarships through the Massachusetts Society for Respiratory Care, Inc. The organization funds ten scholarships in the amount of $1,000. Qualified students must be members of the MSRC, provide a school transcript and letter of recommendation from faculty. An essay describing the student's career goals is required, as well.
Georgia State University offers the following scholarships to students studying Respiratory Therapy:
- Female undergraduate students in the respiratory therapy program may qualify for the Lettie Pate Scholarship. The award aims to offer awards to those typically underrepresented in the field.
- An outstanding student who is dedicated to patient care is given preference for the James Ancil Lewis Award.
There are countless community colleges and universities that offer programs in Respiratory Therapy. Do not forget to apply for general scholarships through the school in conjunction with departmental awards.
