Apply for the ASCP 2026 Scholarship Program, Application Closes Sunday, May 31!

Each year, the ASCP Foundation Scholarship Program provides funding for scholarships and grant opportunities and provides financial awards for up to 35 eligible ASCP members. In 2026, applications opened on April 1 and will close at 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Sunday, May 31. 

Check out the scholarship program summaries below, organized by recipient type. Review and consider if one fits your interests or someone you know. Then visit the linked webpages for detailed information, including eligibility requirements, application components, award amounts, and more. 

Laboratory Students   

• Purpose: Pursuit of higher education in medical laboratory sciences. 

• Scholarship Name and Funder: ASCP Foundation Dr. Alvin Ring Empowerment Scholarship for Laboratory Students 

• For details, visit the scholarship webpage.  

Phlebotomy Students   

• Purpose: Pursuit of a career in phlebotomy. 

• Scholarship Name and Funder: Garza & Becan-McBride Endowed Phlebotomy Student Scholarship 

• For details, visit the scholarship webpage.  

Program Directors of U.S. Medical Laboratory Programs   

• Purpose: Further enhancement of the education resources and empowerment of students, in U.S. medical laboratory programs. (Scholarships are awarded to program directors on behalf of the medical laboratory programs.)  

• Scholarship Name and Funder: Transforming Medical Laboratory Education Scholarship 

• For details, visit the scholarship webpage.  

Pathology Residents    

• Purpose: Pursuit of professional development for pathology career advancement. 

• Scholarship Name and Funder: Pathology Resident Professional Development Scholarship 

• For details, visit the scholarship webpage.  

Pathology Residents and Fellows 

• Purpose: Pursuit of an in-country rotation in a low- to middle-income country (LMIC) setting. 

• Scholarship Name and Funder: ASCP Foundation Trainee Global Health Fellowship 

• For details, visit the scholarship webpage.  

Application Timeline: 

• Application Opened: April 1  

• Application Deadline: May 31 at 11:59 p.m. (CST) 

• Decision Notifications via email by: August 3  

• Scholarship Distributions by: August 31 

• Learn more: Visit the ASCP Foundation Scholarship Program and the FAQ scholarship program webpages. 

• Apply now: Use the application link on the scholarship program page. 

“As I grow in this field, I’m determined to return that support by advocating for public health and ensuring that my work reflects the care and integrity my community deserves. My community reminds me why this work matters and who I’m doing it for.”  
- K’Lyn W., 2025 Ring Scholarship Recipient 

Remember, applications are due Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CST).