Although a degree in medical sonography can be a pathway to a rewarding career, schooling at the collegiate level can be expensive. There are a wide variety of scholarships that are available to help medical sonography students pay for their tuition and associated expenses. These scholarships are available from professional organizations, as well as from institutions that offer programs in medical sonography.
SDMS Foundation Scholarship Program
The Foundation of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography provides scholarship money for medical sonography majors through the SDMS Foundation Scholarship Program. SDMS Foundation Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $2,500. In order to be eligible, an applicant must be a member or student member of SDMS, must be attending school at an accredited institution in the United States, and must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must also complete a one- to two-page essay explaining why they deserve the scholarship. There are two annual deadlines for application, January 31 and July 31. Interested students should visit the SDMS Foundation website for more information.
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Foundation
2745 Dallas Pkwy Ste 350
Plano, TX 75093-8730
214-473-8057
sdmsfoundation.org
SVU Anne Jones Scholarship
The Society for Vascular Ultrasound provides financial assistance to medical sonography students with a concentration in ultrasound technology through the Anne Jones Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,500. In order to be eligible, a student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident attending school full-time, must be entering the last year of their program and must have a grade point average of at least 3.5. Students do not need to be a member of SVU in order to be eligible. The annual deadline for application is April 5. Interested students should visit the SVU website to download a scholarship application.
Society for Vascular Ultrasound
4601 Presidents Drive
Suite 260
Lanham, MD 20706-4831
301-459-7550
svunet.org
Lansing Community College Medical Scholarships
Lansing Community College in Michigan offers a variety of scholarships to students pursuing a medical sonography degree at the institution. One is the Belen Health Careers Scholarship, which is offered to a student over 25 years of age who commits to working one year at a Lansing health care facility. The Jan and Joe Foster Health Careers Scholarship is awarded to a mother, 23 years or older, who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The Ingham Regional Medical Center Peppermint Gift Shop Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,500 to two medical students each year. Interested students should visit the LCC website for a full listing of scholarships available to LCC medical sonography students.
Lansing Community College
P.O. Box 40010
Lansing, MI 48901-7210
517-483-1957
lcc.edu
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