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ASC Foundation Scholarships

The American Society of Cytopathology launched its philanthropic initiative in 2002 with the inauguration of its Foundation.  The ASC Foundation has been dedicated to funding the non-operational costs of the Society to assure fiduciary responsibilities to the mission, membership and public as it insures the Society’s financial stability. The ASC Foundation has focused its mission on funding activities in Education, Advocacy and Research.

The ASC Foundation current supports five grants or scholarships and one Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract award.

*Deadline for submission of applications was August 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified of the Foundation Board’s decision in October 2010.  

General Instructions

Below are general instructions for all ASC Foundation Grants and Scholarships.  Please refer to the individual grants or scholarships for additional criteria and instructions. 

1. The applicant must be an ASC Member or an applicant for membership.

2. A complete application, as specified in the instructions,  must be submitted on the ASC Web site and received by August 15, 2010.

3. A curriculum vitae that includes educational training indicating the time, place and degrees awarded, and relevant awards and honors.

4. A statement of career goals (no more than one page) describing the applicant’s short- and long-term career goals and how the scholarship will enhance these career plans.  The career statement should also include alternative means of support and activities that may be available should the applicant be unsuccessful in receiving the scholarship.

5. Letter of recommendation from two individuals who are professionally familiar with the applicant’s potential. 

6. Letter from applicant explaining why he/she should be considered for the Scholarship.

7. Application material should be submitted in the order listed. Pages should be numbered and submitted in page order.

All applicants will be notified of the Foundation Board’s decision in October 2010.  The scholarship awardees will be announced at the 58^th Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.

ASC Foundation Scholarships
Please refer to the individual scholarships below for additional criteria and instructions.

Cytotechnologist – ASC Annual Scientific Meeting Scholarship 

The ASC Foundation will award $2,000 each to five qualified Cytotechnologists, who are ASC members and in their first two years of practice, to attend the ASC Annual Scientific Meeting.  This scholarship, based on need and merit, will defray registration, travel and hotel costs, and will include funding for one workshop, a panel luncheon, and per diem allowance. Foreign recipients will be awarded $4,000 to provide additional compensation for travel expenses.

Fellow/Resident – ASC Annual Scientific Meeting Scholarship

The ASC Foundation will award $2,000 each to five qualified Pathology Residents or Cytopathology Fellows, who are ASC members to attend the ASC Annual Scientific Meeting.  This scholarship, based on need and merit, will defray registration, travel and hotel costs, and will include funding for one workshop, a panel luncheon, and per diem allowance. 

Deadline for submission of applications was August 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified of the Foundation Board’s decision in October 2010.

 

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