Organization/Scholarship | Criteria | Form of Assistance & Deadline |
American Chemical Society Scholars Program Department of Diversity Programs 1155 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 1-800-227-5558 ext. 6250 |
African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students pursuing four-year degrees in chemical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, environmental science. Scholarships are renewable if all initial eligibility criteria are maintained throughout undergraduate study. |
Up to $5,000 per year Deadline: November 1 to March |
American Medical Technologists 10700 W. Higgins Road Suite 150 Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 823-5169 (847) 823-0458 fax |
Scholarships are only available to high school graduates who are pursuing studies in medical technology, medical laboratory technician, medical assisting, dental assisting, phlebotomy, Office laboratory and medical admin. specialist | Five $500 scholarships will be awarded annually. Deadline: April 1 |
Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program National Park Service 1849 C Street, NW (MIB 3127) Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-5391 www.nps.gov |
Graduate student to conduct dissertation research in national parks on specific topics announced each year in one of four main disciplines: biological, physical, cultural, and social sciences. | $25,000 per year for up to three years. Honorable mention: $2000 one-time scholarship. Deadline: June 1 |
Southern Association of Cytotechnologists, Inc. 209 Wellesley Court Woodstock, GA 30189 Attn: Cathy Mitchell Chairman, Educational Comm. (770) 591-9521 |
Cytotechnology student with a minimum 2.75 GPA in prerequisite work. | $1000 scholarship Deadline: June 1 |
International Order of the King's Daughters & Sons Health Career |
Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen enrolled in a FT accredited U.S. or Canadian College. Health Careers: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, physical or occupational therapy, and medical technologies. | $500-$1000 award free scholarship No obligation Deadline: April 1 Send SASE - business size |
National Science Foundation |
Must be a graduate student studying science, mathematics or engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident at the time of application. Applicants must be in the early stages of their graduate study in science, mathematics or engineering. | Three-year fellowship which provides a stipend of $27,500 for a twelve month tenure and a cost of education allowance of $10,500 per tenure year. The awards are based on merit. |
Pennsylvania National Guard Scholarship Fund |
Member in good standing in any Pennsylvania Army or Air National Guard unit, or child of a PA National Guard member who died or was permanently disabled while on National Guard duty, and a full time student in an undergraduate program (at least twelve credit hours). | Scholarship, amount not specified. Deadline: March 1 - May 1 |
Pennsylvania New Economy Pennsylvania State Grant 1200 North Seventh Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 1-800-692-7392 |
To qualify for either program, a student must: Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a high school graduate, enrolled at PHEAA-approved Pennsylvania College, maintain at least 3.0 cumulative average of the equivalent during post-secondary study; this will be checked annually, apply for the Federal Pell Grant and Pennsylvania State Grant. Sci-Tech Scholarship - At least a sophomore who is enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an approved Pennsylvania public or private college or university. Qualifications are: Complete an approved internship or relevant work experience in a technology- intensive field with a company which has operations in Pennsylvania, prior to receiving a degree. Technology Scholarships - Must be enrolled in an approved science or technology program at an approved Pennsylvania community college, independent two-year college or licensed technical institute. Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) during post-secondary study, begin employment in the state within one year after completion of studies, one year for each year that the grant was awarded, and apply for a Federal Pell Grant and Pennsylvania State Grant. | Note: These scholarships will turn into loans if a student fails to satisfy the requirements of the eligible program or fails to perform the work obligation. $3,000 per year based on total educational costs (tuition and mandatory fees, room board and an allowance for books) to students who are enrolled full-time, for a maximum of three years (with certain exceptions for approved five year degree programs). $1,000 per year based on total educational costs (tuition and mandatory fees, room board and an allowance for books) to Pennsylvania high school graduates who don't seek a four year education but do want to succeed in a technology-based economy. Part-time students enrolled for at least three semester credits per semester or the equivalent are eligible to be considered for a grant based on tuition and mandatory fees as reported by the College less any federal Pell and State Grant aid, up to a maximum of $1,000 or 20% of their tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less. |
Vermont/New Hampshire Cytotechnology Assoc., Inc. Marybeth Kellogg, CT (ASCP) Cytopathology Lab Fletcher Allen Health Care Colchester Avenue Burlington, VT 05401 (802) 847-3926 marybeth.kellogg@vtmednet.org |
Resident of VT, NH, MA, ME, NY enrolled in a College of cytotechnology. | $500 Scholarship Deadline: March 1 |