Scholarships
Financial Aid
There are no financial aid programs available for the certificate programs that are offered by the University of Utah, Department of Radiology. This includes PELL grants and student loans. The 50% tuition waiver for University employees does not apply to the programs as well. They are separate from the University of Utah’s programs of study and are managed directly through the hospital and department of radiology.
Financial arrangements for tuition and expenses to include health insurance must be made personally by the student.
Scholarship OpportunitiesThere are scholarship opportunities for imaging students available that you may want to research. Please visit the following websites for further information.
- ASRT Education and Research Foundation www.asrt.org/foundation
- The Jerman-Cahoon Entry-level Student Scholarship program provides scholarships for outstanding students attending entry-level radiologic science programs. Scholarships of $2,500 each are awarded annually. Must apply in February before the program begins.
- The Royce Osborn Minority Entry-level Student Scholarship program Provides scholarships for outstanding minority students attending entry-level radiologic science programs. Scholarships of $4,000 each are awarded annually. Applicants must certify that they are an African American, Native American, Hispanic American Asian American or Pacific Islander.
- Howard S. Stern Scholarship program . E-Z-EM Inc. and the ASRT Education and research Foundation are committed to advancing the radiologic sciences and promoting the professionalism of radiologic technologists. The scholarship program assists radiologic technologists completing an additional certification in medical imaging, radiation therapy or medical dosimetry, or obtaining an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree. Scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded annually.
- Siemens Scholar Award program is sponsored by Siemens medical Solutions USA Inc.-Oncology Care Group in conjunction with the ASRT Education and research Foundation. The pram assists members seeking a baccalaureate or graduate degree related to the radiation therapy or health sciences, management or education. The Foundation awards six $3,000 scholarships.
- Monster Medical Imaging Educators Scholarship program assists educators who pursuing their baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree to enhance their position as a program director, faculty member, clinical coordinator or clinical instructor. The Internet job site Monster and the ASRT Education and Research Foundation are committed to the retention and recruitment of talented medical imaging educators. Scholarships of $5,000 each are awarded annually.
- Society of Nuclear Medicine, Grants awards and Scholarships www.snm.org
- Paul Cole Scholarships assists students who are enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in associate, baccalaureate or certificate programs in nuclear medicine technology. Deadline October 15th. $1,000 each are awarded annually.
- Mickey Williams Minority Student Scholarship supports minority students pursuing two or four year degree in nuclear medicine. Several $5,000 awards each year.
- Professional Development Scholarship supports a student who is pursuing an advanced degree related to his or her nuclear medicine career. Currently one $5,000 award each year.
Tuition costs are reasonable and the program lengths are short, therefore most students are able to survive the financial burden utilizing savings, family support and part-time jobs. Students often work 15 – 20 hours outside of school responsibilities. The programs fully support working students as long as the job does not interview with the school calendar. Students who already have their RT certification often find employment through the University’s diagnostic department. Please check on-line for job availability and talk to the education director about opportunities.
If you know of other scholarships that should be added to this resource page, please forward them to marlene.johnson@hsc.utah.edu .
