Varian Radiation Therapy Student Scholarship Program

The expanded Varian Radiation Therapy Student Scholarship Program, sponsored by Varian Medical Systems in conjunction with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education & Research Foundation, provides monies for academically outstanding students attending an entry-level radiation therapy program. Funding is provided for the succeeding academic year. Scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded annually.
Eligibility
1. Must be currently enrolled in an entry-level radiation therapy program. Individuals receiving a certificate or degree in radiation therapy before Sept. 1 of the scholarship year are ineligible.

2. Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident. Individuals with a visitor, student, or G-series visa are ineligible.

3. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or B average specifically in radiation therapy core curriculum.

4. Must provide evidence of financial need on application form and in the written applicant interview.

5. Previous awardees are eligible to apply; however, applicants are only eligible to win this scholarship twice.

Directions for Written Applicant Interview
The applicant interview must be typed on a separate sheet of paper and must not exceed 500 words. Your responses must be double spaced in 12-point font. Do not write an essay. Number your responses and answer each of the following questions:

1. What is your reason for entering radiation therapy?
2. What are your career goals?
3. What is the status of your fi nancial need?
4. Why should you receive this scholarship? (Can include information regarding awards, activities, special circumstances, etc.)

Application Deadline
Completed applications for ASRT Foundation scholarship programs must be postmarked on or before Feb. 1 of the scholarship year. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed.

Selection and Notification Process
To safeguard the integrity of the scholarship recipient selection process, the ASRT Foundation Board of Trustees formed the Scholarship Review Committee (SRC). Comprising medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, the SRC reviews blinded application materials and makes final recipient recommendations to the Trustees.

Click here to see more details of the Scholarship Program Instructions

About Varian Medical Systems
Varian Medical Systems, of Palo Alto, Calif., is the world's leading supplier of systems and technology for treating cancer patients with radiation therapy.

About ASRT
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is the world's largest radiologic science organization. Founded in Chicago in 1920, the business office is now located in Albuquerque, N.M. They provide its members with educational opportunities, promotes radiologic technology as a career and monitors state and federal legislation that affects the profession.

This information is reposted with thanks to American Society of Radiologic Technologists.