Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship
The Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship program was established in 2001 in recognition of Mr. Waggoner’s professional achievements and service to ASE. Deadline for receipt of applications for the 2011 scholarships - November 30, 2010.
The American Society of EchocardiographyFoundation is pleased to announce the availability of five (5) scholarship support grants for students enrolled in cardiac ultrasound programs.
To apply for this scholarship, you must:
1. be actively enrolled in a cardiac ultrasound program accredited by CAAHEP (US) or by an equivalent Canadian or international* ultrasound program at the time of the scholarship selection (April 2009); and
2. ensure that scholarship application file is complete in accordance with application deadlines. To be considered for the Alan D. Waggoner, MHS, RDCS Sonographer Scholarship, the completed application and all relevant supporting documents must be received by ASE Foundation (ASEF) on or before the announced date.
* International candidates will need to submit information describing equivalency of program to CAHHEP standards and/or course work that follows the National Education Curriculum for Sonography (NEC).
This award is NOT based on need. No financial information is required. Award amount: $1,000. (Also includes one year complimentary membership in the American Society of Echocardiography; one complimentary registration for ASE’s Annual Scientific Sessions, and annual meeting travel support not to exceed $500.)
Applicant submission requirements:
1. Completed application
2. Three letters of nomination addressing the applicant’s personal accomplishments and academic achievements, with at least one letter from an ASE member
3. Academic transcripts for all coursework after high school
4. Reference letter from your program director
5. Copy of your program’s course curriculum
Applicant selection: Applicants will be ranked based on scores awarded in each of the following three areas: nominating letters; personal accomplishments; and academic record.
American Society of Echocardiography
2100 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Ste. 310
Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone number 919 - 861-5574
Fax number 919 - 882-9900
