Garza & Becan-McBride Phlebotomy Student Scholarships

ASCP members Kathleen Becan McBride, EdD, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)CM, and Diana “Didi” Garza, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, have established this endowed scholarship through the ASCP Foundation to support students who want to become phlebotomists.

ASCP Laboratory Science Student Members are eligible to apply.

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Scholarships up to $1,000 are available to support academically high-achieving students with expenses related to their education.

The 2025 application cycle is now closed.

Please check back in the new year for information regarding 2026 applications!

Application Requirements

  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Have successfully completed at least 50% of training in on of the following:
    • A NAACLS approved phlebotomy training program
    • A phlebotomy program approved by the California Department of Public Health; or
    • A structured training program that meets the ASCP BOC structured training program Eligibility Criteria (Phlebotomy Route 2)

Please email any questions to scholarships@ascp.org.