ESTABLISHED:

PURPOSE: The Edward P. Dolbey Scholarship Fund of ASCLS-PA was established to provide scholarship awards to members of the society by utilizing the interest earned from the fund initiated by the Edward P. Dolbey Company.

ELIGIBILITY: An applicant must

·         have been an active member of ASCLS/ASCLS-PA for at least two (2) years immediately prior to application for this award. If currently a student member, applicant must have been an active member for at least two (2) years immediately prior to becoming a student member.

·         have made a contribution to the clinical laboratory sciences.

·         be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a program or school listed by nationally recognized accrediting agencies, such that the applicant is actively pursuing the education within the year following the award. This can include

o        baccalaureate degree (must already hold certification as MLT, HT, CT and have an associate degree)

o        post-baccalaureate education, including course work towards Master's or Doctorate in any field relating to clinical laboratory sciences, including but not limited to biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, education, administration

o        blood bank specialty school.

AMOUNT OF THE AWARD:  The ASCLS-PA Board of Directors annually determines the amount of award to be given for the current fiscal year. For the fiscal year 2004-2005, the Dolbey scholarship is $3000.

APPLICATION: Each applicant must submit

·         evidence of contributions toward the clinical laboratory science profession by listing:

o        positions held in the field of clinical laboratory sciences and the length of service

o        individual contributions, such as publications, community education advancing public awareness of clinical laboratory science, presentations at seminars, workshops

o        contributions to professional organizations at all levels (local, state, regional, national)

·         the name of the school and/or program being attended or to which acceptance has been gained, plus the type and length of the program.

·         an official document showing proof of completion of the most recent highest degree received.

·         a statement describing how the additional education will better prepare the individual for future service in, and contribution to, clinical laboratory science.

·         an official Dolbey Scholarship application form.    (Application form in Adobe PDF format)

The Continuing Education Assistanceship Committee and the Board of Directors of ASCLS-PA will review applications and select the awardee(s).

DEADLINE: The last day of February each year

PAYMENT OF THE AWARD:  The payment of the award shall be made by the ASCLS-PA Treasurer from the Edward P. Dolbey Scholarship Fund to the awardee at the annual Meeting of ASCLS-PA.