Many careers in the medical field pay high salaries. Unfortunately, financing the education required to enter the medical profession can be difficult. Many general scholarships are available for those pursuing any type of higher education. Some scholarships are targeted specifically for students studying medical sonography.
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Each year, the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography awards a scholarship to one of its members. The scholarship is open to any SDMS member in good standing who has been accepted into or is enrolled in an "advanced sonography-related degree program." Scholarship funds can be used to pay for tuition, books or fees. Scholarships are awarded based on the availability of funds, the date the application is received, demonstrated need and an essay describing the applicant's professional plans and how she intends to use a sonography education to serve patients and the sonography community.
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
2745 Dallas Parkway, Suite 350
Plano, TX 75093-8750
214-473-8057
sdmsfoundation.org
International Foundation for Sonography Education and Research
Students accepted to or enrolled in a diagnostic medical sonography program may be eligible for a scholarship from the International Foundation for Sonography Education and Research. The program must be accredited by the U.S. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or by the Canadian Medical Association.
The foundation provides scholarships to students who meet its academic requirements and who demonstrate financial need. To qualify for a scholarship, the applicant must need more assistance than government grants and other sources can provide. Application deadlines are March 31, July 31 and Nov. 30.
International Foundation for Sonography Education & Research
914 164th Street, Suite 274
Mill Creek, WA 98012
520-300-2222
ifser.org
AMVETS
The AMVETS organization offers six $4,000 National Scholarship Program scholarships every year to individuals pursuing post-secondary education in any field. These scholarships are paid at a rate of $1,000 per year for up to four years. To qualify for this scholarship, students must be high school seniors and be the child or grandchild of a U.S. military veteran or active-duty armed forces member. Scholarship applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, show academic promise and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must also be American citizens and be willing to allow AMVETS to publish information about their scholarship. Application deadline is April 15.
AMVETS
4647 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham, MD 20706-4380
877-726-8387
amvets.org
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