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Supported by the ASCP Foundation
The Dr. Alvin Ring Empowerment Scholarship for Laboratory Students provides financial aid to those pursuing higher education in the medical laboratory sciences.
Originating in an endowed fund from Dr. Alvin Ring, this scholarship was established in 2024 through the ASCP Foundation. Click here to learn more about the development of this scholarship.
Each year, twenty scholarships will be awarded to ASCP HTL, MLT, and MLS laboratory students, with scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 depending on applicant qualifications and degree program pursued. Scholarship aid may be used toward certification fees, direct academic tuition, or needs-based expenses to support the student's academic career.
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
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
Masters and Doctoral program applicants are not eligible for this opportunity.
United States citizenship is NOT required for eligibility.
This document contains frequently asked questions regarding the ASCP 2026 scholarship program, as well as the application process.
A draft of your application can be saved, so you can now leave and return to your responses prior to submitting.
The scholarship application is composed of the following:
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“If I could give advice to my younger self, I would say trust your curiosity and never be afraid to take new adventures. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow.”
Yanializ R.
MLT student in Puerto Rico
“This scholarship provides me with the opportunity to return to school full-time while continuing to support my children, allowing me to turn my dream of working in the lab into my reality.”
Alison L.
MLS student in Arkansas
“The lab has taught me that confidence doesn’t come from knowing everything—it comes from being open to learning, embracing challenges, and accepting failure as a steppingstone to growth.”
Mara H.
HTL student in North Dakota
“This scholarship has allowed me to focus on doing well during my clinical rotation, instead of worrying about how I was going to afford tuition.”
Sadeiah M.
MLS student in Pennsylvania
“I love that the lab is a great intersection of science and healthcare, using scientific principles and technology to improve patient care.”
Anthony O.
MLS student in Ohio
“I want to be known as someone who produces consistent, high-quality work that pathologists and patients can trust. ”
Charlquanna J.
HTL student in Florida
“My community has also been a great source of inspiration for me by providing support networks for people like me who have a passion for higher education.”
Aesah C.
MLS student in Maryland
“I am not just seeking a career as a medical laboratory scientist; I am answering a call to action within my rural community. My professional motivation stems from an unwavering belief that the generous, inspiring, and hardworking people of my hometown deserve nothing less than top-quality, accessible healthcare.”
Emily B.
MLS student in Kentucky
“If I could give advice to my younger self, I would say you’re stronger than you think, and every challenge is shaping you into the scientist you’re meant to be. Trust your passion for helping others, lean into your curiosity, and remember that you can do anything you set your mind to.”
K’Lyn W.
MLS student in Nebraska
