ASCP Foundation Scholarship Program Frequently Asked Questions

ASCP offers a variety of scholarships to support their members pursuing education and careers in laboratory medicine. Scholarships may vary by eligibility criteria, program of study, and funding source. Please visit our homepage to learn more about each individual scholarship and their eligibility requirements.

For student scholarships, you do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply. For the Transforming Medical Laboratory Education Scholarship, your program must be based in the United States.

Yes, ASCP membership is required for application. Student membership is free: click here to join.

Most applications require contact and candidate information, education and employer information (if applicable), a current resume or CV, personal statement of responses, and a letter of recommendation. Specific requirements are listed in each scholarship application.

Yes, the ASCP Scholarship Program application can be saved as a draft and contributed to/submitted at a later time, within the open application window. All applicants are encouraged to prepare all required materials before beginning the application process.

Your resume/CV should include your education history, employment experience, relevant responsibilities, and skills related to pathology, laboratory medicine, or your specialized field of study.

Students should request a letter from a faculty member or academic advisor. Working professionals should request a letter from a supervisor, manager, or professional mentor who can speak to their qualifications and potential.

No, all letters of recommendation must be submitted through the application portal, with your application.

All applications must be submitted by 11:59PM CST on May 31st, 2026.

Recipients will be notified by email by Monday, August 3rd, 2026. Applicants who were not selected for the scholarship will be notified by Monday, August 17th, 2026.

Scholarship funds are distributed after recipients are selected and verified. With your application, banking information is required upon submission, and funds will be distributed via ACH transfer to your indicated bank account.

All ASCP scholarships are one-time awards. If you are a previous applicant or recipient, you may apply for another funding year, though selection is not guaranteed.

All scholarship recipients are required to provide follow-up reporting regarding the use of funds and experience with the program as requested by ASCP. Specific scholarships may have additional post-recipient requirements.

Yes. Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships as long as they meet the eligibility requirements for each.

No, all available scholarships adhere to this program's timeline. Travel grants for the ASCP Annual Meeting are distributed later in the year, aligned with the Annual Meeting dates. Information regarding travel grants for 2026 is not yet available.

Please contact scholarships@ascp.org for questions that fall outside of the information provided on our website. Please note that emails including early documentation submission/requests for additional scholarship funding will not be considered.