The purpose of these scholarships are to encourage and support radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology and radiation therapy students. Scholarships are traditionally $750 or more and must be applied to student’s tuition. The scholarship ranges in 2020 were $750 to $2,275 each.
Eligibility
Only first year radiologic technology, nuclear medicine technology and radiation therapy students currently studying in the 12-month certificate program are eligible to apply. Students must be enrolled at Penn Valley Community College School of Radiology, Research Medical Center School of Radiology, Research Medical Center School of Nuclear Medicine Technology, University of Kansas Medical Center Nuclear Medicine Certificate Program or Washburn University Radiation Therapy Certificate Program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible to apply. Students who graduated from a high school in Cass County, Missouri are eligible to apply for up to two years by clicking here.
Deadline
The deadline to apply is April 1. Notification of awards and funds for radiology technology and nuclear medicine technology will be distributed to the schools by June 1. Notification of awards and funds for radiation therapy will be distributed by August 1.
Application Requirements
- An essay answering the following questions. Please include your career goals. Scholarship selection is based primarily on the essay component of the application. Your essay should be in 12 point font, double spaced and not exceed one typed page.
- What factors influenced you to choose radiology technology, nuclear medicine technology or radiation therapy as a career?
- How would you see your role as a radiologic technologist, nuclear medicine technologist or radiation therapist influence patient outcomes in a positive manner?
- Complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Release Form. Download the FERPA form (PDF).
Please note all applications must be completed online. The system requires that you submit all information at the same time. You will not be able to start your application and come back to it at a later time.