Scholarships

Competitive scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded annually to selected students who have been accepted as degree candidates into one of School of Health Professions degree programs: Clinical Laboratory Science, Cytogenetic Technology, Cytotechnology, Diagnostic Genetics, Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Histotechnology, Medical Dosimetry, Molecular Genetic Technology, Radiologic Sciences or Radiation Therapy.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a citizen of the United States (or), permanent United States resident, or an international students on an F1 or J1 visa.
• Be accepted as a degree candidate into one of MD Anderson's School of Health Professions degree programs: Clinical Laboratory Science, Cytogenetic Technology, Cytotechnology,Diagnostic Genetics, Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography,Histotechnology, Medical Dosimetry, Molecular Genetic Technology,Radiologic Sciences or Radiation Therapy.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Demonstrate personal motivation for excellence in both character and academic achievement.
• Submit a completed application by the date designated in the scholarship information made available to accepted students.

Selection Criteria

• Financial need
• Academic achievement (cumulative GPA)
• Leadership abilities (school and community)
• Professional goals and aspirations
• Academic transcript

Members of the Scholarship Selection Committee are appointed by the Program Directors and the Dean of the School of Health Professions. The committee consists of representatives from each of the School of Health Professions programs.