American Society for Clinical Pathology

Awards

Professional goals. Academic achievement.

Achievement deserves recognition. In an effort to encourage and support individuals interested in laboratory professions—the ASCP is pleased to offer awards to students in their 3rd, 4th or final clinical year of study.

Awarded anually and based on academic achievement, leadership ability, community activities, professional goals, and endorsements from faculty and community leaders, ASCP awards are among the most highly sought-after in the industry.

National Student Honor Award
This award recognizes student excellence in the laboratory professions. To receive the award, applicants must be members of ASCP; junior or senior standing in an accredited MT, CT, or HTL program, or second year standing in a MLT or PA program, or enrollment in a PBT or HT program, or enrolled in an accredited hospital based MT program, or by completing a clinical internship for an accredited MLT or PA program; minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (PBT and HT excepted); as well as community service and leadership activities.
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