Scholarships

There are several opportunities for AST members to seek assistance when pursuing their surgical technology education in CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology programs or for current surgical technologists who are pursuing advanced education related to the profession or who are participating in medical missionary work.

Please read the application instructions carefully, and return the application to the appropriate address with all the requested materials. Each year, qualified candidates – students, as well as practitioners – are disqualified from consideration, because they have not submitted all the requested materials or have not answered all the questions on the application.

Educators and practitioners – Please scroll down to the bottom of this page for information about Scholarships for New Educators and Scholarships for Advanced Education and Medical Mission Work from the Foundation for Surgical Technology.

Scholarships for Students

Foundation for Surgical Technology

The Foundation offers financial assistance to students in accredited surgical technology programs. The leadership of the Foundation determines the amount of the awards and selects the scholarship recipients.

The names of the 2007 recipients will be announced at the AST 39th Annual National Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 20-24, 2008. The names will be printed in the Journal and posted on the AST website by June 15, 2008.

Download 2008-2009 Application Packet::
Foundation Student Scholarship – Program Description
Foundation Student Scholarship – Interactive Student Application
Foundation Student Scholarship – Interactive Instructor Section
Foundation Student Scholarship – Interactive Clinical Preceptor Section

Thomson Delmar Learning

Thomson Delmar Learning offers students in CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology programs the opportunity to apply for financial assistance. Thomson Delmar administers the program and selects the scholarship recipient.

The name of the recipient will be announced at the AST 39th Annual National Conference in Orlando, Florida,, May 20-24, 2008. The name will be published in the Journal and posted on the AST website by June 15, 2008..

Download:

Thomson Delmar Learning Student Scholarship —  Interactive Application

AST National Honor Society Student Scholarship

AST offers this scholarship to reward members of the AST National Honor Society (NHS) who are continuing their education by attending a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program.

Eligibility requirements

1. The applicant must be a member of the AST National Honor Society.
2. The applicant must be in the process of completing a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program or must begin classes within one year of receipt of scholarship, must maintain a 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale), and must remain in good standing within the institution..
3. The applicant must document current AST membership.

Application Process

1. The applicant must submit a complete application, including the application form and required attachment by April 1, 2008.
2. The application and all information submitted must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
3. Send the application to AST, 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Littleton, CO 80120. Applications sent by fax or email will not accepted.
4. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted and will not be returned.

Recipients will receive $1,000 after completing one semester of classes, following receipt of a satisfactory progress report from the program director and copy of official transcripts.

Due to a change in the application process, the 2007 scholarship has been awarded already. Applications for the 2008 scholarship are due April 1, 2008. The name of the 2008 recipient will be announced at the AST 39th Annual National Conference in Orlando, Florida, May 20-24, 2008. The name also will be published in the Journal and posted on the AST website by June 15, 2008.

Download:
NHS Student Scholarship – Application
NHS Student Scholarship – Nomination Form
NHS Student Scholarship – Progress Report

Scholarships for Educators and Practitioners

Foundation for Surgical Technology Advanced Education/Medical Mission Scholarship

The Foundation also offers financial assistance to current AST members who are pursuing advanced education related to the practice or who are seeking to perform medical mission work.

There is no deadline for applications. Applications are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed individually by the national AST Foundation Committee.

Download:
Foundation Scholarship for Advanced Education and Medical Mission Work — Application

Foundation for Surgical Technology New Educator Scholarship
The Foundation for Surgical Technology is introducing a new recognition to honor new surgical technology instructors who have accepted the challenge to educate our future practitioners. The name of the 2007 New Educator of the Year will be announced at the 2008 Instructors Forum in Memphis. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2007. For eligibility criteria and an application, please click here.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities for Students and Educators
Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology
The ARC-ST sponsors scholarship awards for students and educators. Please visit their web site for information:   www.arcst.org

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
The NBSTSA sponsors scholarship awards for students and practitioners. Please visit their web site for information:  www.nbstsa.org