Scholarships
Scholarships offered through professional organizations
The AAMD Foundation
The AAMD Education & Research Foundation will enhance
cancer care and quality of life for patients receiving radiation
therapy by promoting the critical role of the medical
dosimetrist in the cancer community through support and
advancement of education and independent research for medical
dosimetrists. The Foundation supports the advancement of
education for Medical Dosimetrists annually.
http://www.medicaldosimetry.org/aamderf/index.cfm
ASRT Education & Research Foundation
The ASRT Education and Research Foundation is the
world’s leading source of charitable funding for the education,
professional development and advancement of students and
professionals in medical imaging and radiation therapy.
The ASRT Foundation annually awards tens of thousands of dollars
in scholarships and grants
http://www.asrtfoundation.org/
General UW-L
Foundation Scholarships applicable to HP Dept grad students
Applicant/Recipient must be a UW-L alum who is also a member of
the UW-L Alumni Association; or a child, grandchild, sibling,
niece or nephew of a UW-L alum who is also a member of the UW-L
Alumni Association
UW-L Alumni
Association Scholarship ($1,000)
UW-L alum or child or grandchild of an alum
American Association of University Women Scholarship ($1,000)
Established by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to recognize academic excellence.
(The criteria describes undergraduates recipients but a health professions graduate student with a compelling story has received this in the past.)
Established by the OCW in 1985 to assist
non-traditional women students.
Gund Family Scholarship (at least $500/ may be renewable)
Established by the Gund family which is an old established family in La Crosse to support students at UW-L.
Robert Jed Huff Memorial Scholarship (at least $500)
Established by William and Marilyn Huff Nieckarz. Fund is established in memory of Marilyn's son, who attended UW-La Crosse.
Col. Edwin L. Overholt, M.D., Family Scholarship for Wisconsin Veterans Fund ($1,000)
This scholarship was established in 2010 by the Overholt Family in honor and memory of their father, Dr. Edwin L. Overholt.
(This unique scholarship is specifically targeted for WI veterans enrolled in a program related to a healthcare)
Rotary Works Foundation Scholarship ($1,000)
This award is for area high school graduates funded by a grant from the Rotary Works Foundation.
(This scholarship criteria includes "graduate of Central, Logan, Aquinas, Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem, Luther or La Crescent high schools")
Teamsters Brewery Workers/Local 695 Scholarship ($200)
Established to provide financial assistance to sons and daughters of Local 1081 members.
Donald P. Weber Veterans Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
Established in 2008 by Donald J. and Roxanne Weber of La Crosse,
Wisconsin, in honor of Don's father, Donald P. Weber. Both Weber
men are veterans of the Armed Forces with Donald P. serving in
WWII and Donald J. in Vietnam. American Veterans have selflessly
protected and defended us through the years. Without them, we
would not be able to enjoy the freedoms we have today. This fund
was established to support Wisconsin veterans who want to attend
a UW System institution of higher learning. For 2010-11, there
will be ten, $1,000 scholarships. Deadline to apply is May 15.
Additional Scholarships
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)
Promote diversity among health profession students and
practitioners by providing scholarship funding for disadvantaged
students and minorities enrolled in health professions and
nursing programs. Approximately $46 million is available to
support 400 awards.
https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=664AA66F-B316-4FE8-AC44-2FD519756BFD&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup
Wisconsin Paralyzed Veterans of America
Scholarships Available from the Paralyzed
Veterans of America ($500 to $1000)
www.wisconsinpva.org
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