Pathology Resident Professional Development Scholarship

Supported by the ASCP Foundation

The Pathology Resident Professional Development Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents looking to cultivate their career in pathology.

Each year, eight $2,500 scholarships are awarded to pathology residents in advancement of their professional development. Scholarship aid may be used in pursuit of an external subspecialty rotation or in contribution to fees associated with the American Board of Pathology examination(s).

2026 Applications are Now Open!

“This scholarship was a tremendous benefit in allowing me to travel to a renowned academic institution for an elective rotation. There, I gained incredibly useful experience through exposure to high-volume caseloads and referrals. Beyond the educational value, I worked and connected with world experts in their field. I am confident that this experience will help me further my career aspirations and am grateful for the scholarship that opened this door.”

Jenny W.

University of Calgary
2025 Scholarship Recipient

Jenny W

Application Timeline

Application Open: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 to Sunday, May 31st, 2026 (11:59PM CST)

Recipients Notified via Email: by Monday, August 3rd, 2026

Scholarships Distributed: by Monday, August 31st, 2026

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Have an active ASCP membership.
    • All pathology residents are auto enrolled in a complimentary ASCP membership at the start of their residency.
  • Be in their second, third, or fourth post-graduate year (PGY 2-4) of pathology residency by September 1st, 2026.
  • Be in good academic standing, as vouched for by academic or professional reference letters.
  • Provide testimonials, video clips, and/or photos for ASCP Foundation use, as requested.

For those applying for funds for an external subspecialty rotation, applicants must have authorization from their residency program director to participate in an external rotation, as well as already be accepted by an external institution for rotation.

Application Components

Within the application platform, you are able to save and return to your application.

The scholarship application is composed of the following:

  1. Contact information
  2. Demographic information
  3. Program/Institution Information
  4. Rotation Information (if applicable)
  5. Resume/CV
  6. Personal Statement prompts
    • Please describe how this scholarship would aid in your professional development and long-term career goals. (500 words or less)
    • In the next five years, how do you see yourself contributing to the field of pathology? (500 words or less)
    • If applicable, why did you choose this rotation? What do you hope to learn during your rotation? (500 words or less)
  7. Recommendation letter from your program director
  8. Rotation acceptance verification, if applicable
  9. Banking information (W9 form upload and ACH transfer information)
  10. Outreach Survey
  11. Certification of Information Accuracy and Agreement to Scholarship Terms
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