New ASRT scholarship to help rad techs earn first degree

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation has announced the creation of a scholarship aimed at helping radiologic science professionals earn their first academic degree.

Dubbed the Degree Achievement Scholarship, the program will provide multiple radiologic science professionals with $2,000 each to assist with the cost of earning an associate or bachelor’s degree.

Applications for scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year will be available Nov. 1. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2013. To be eligible, radiologic technologists must be working toward the completion of their first college degree at an accredited college or university and must be ASRT members. Candidates are selected based on evidence of academic achievement, leadership and financial need.

The scholarship is made possible by individual ASRT Foundation donors.

More information about ASRT Foundation scholarship programs can be found at www.asrtfoundation.org.

Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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