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ASCLS-PA
Memorial |
| Purpose: The
scholarship fund was created in memory of Past Presidents Sandra Keener
and Mercedes T. Cole
to honor their unique spirits, determination and dedication to the
profession of clinical laboratory science
and ASCLS-PA. Both Ms. Keener and Ms. Cole were interested in the
education of laboratory scientists
and students. ASCLS-PA has chosen to award a scholarship to a
student currently attending or officially
accepted into clinical training in the laboratory field. The
scholarship recipient will exhibit the qualities of
academic achievement, professionalism, and moral character that defined
the careers and lives of Sandy
and Mercedes. |
| Amount and Frequency of Award
of Scholarship: To be determined annually by the ASCLS-PA
Board of Directors at their summer meeting. |
| Membership Requirements:
The student should be a current member of ASCLS/ASCLS-PA at the time
the application is submitted. |
| Applicants Should: 1. Submit proof of enrollment in a NAACLS approved CLS/MT or CLT/MLT program. 2. Submit a current college transcript. 3. Submit a short essay (500 words or less) focusing on academic performance (rigor of classes, class rank, recommendations and academic honors), extracurricular activities and community/professional involvement. 4. Submit letters of recommendation attesting to outstanding qualities and performance from two (2) individuals other than relatives. 5. Include official ASCLS-PA Memorial Scholarship application form with other submitted material. 6. The program enrollment documentation, essay, application, and 2 letters or recommendation should be submitted together in one envelope. The official transcript should be sent directly from the college. |
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The scholarship
committee will review the submitted applications for the combined
qualities of academic
excellence, social commitment, professionalism, and moral character as
evidenced by the academic record,
personal observations of the applicant and letters of recommendation.
After initial review of the applications
for quality and completeness by the Continuing EducationAssistanceship
Committee, the Board of Directors
of ASCLS-PA will select the final award recipient at the Fall Board
Meeting |
| Proof of Successful
Completion: Proof of clinical training is required by ASCLS-PA
as a condition of the
award. If proof of successful completion is not submitted and/or
the evaluation received in the clinical
is not acceptable for degree requirements, the scholarship money shall
be returned to the ASCLS-PA
Memorial Scholarship Fund of the society. |
| Application Deadline:
February 15 |
| All materials should be sent to the Chair of the Continuing Education Assistanceship Committee of ASCLS-PA. The name and address of the current Chair will be found in the official publication and on the application. |
ASCLS-PA Memorial Scholarship
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