Ring Scholarship Expands Access to Laboratory Education

Do you know any high school or college students from medically underserved and/or rural communities looking to start or continue their laboratory science education? If so, stay tuned as ASCP opens its application window for the Dr. Alvin Ring Empowerment Scholarship for Laboratory Professionals! Scholarships range from $1,000-$5,000 depending on applicant qualifications and degree program pursued. The ASCP Foundation is also conducting a public donation campaign to fund additional scholars through this award.  

In its inaugural year, this scholarship provided $55,000 in financial support for tuition and needs-based expenses to 14 laboratory science students from medically underserved and/or rural areas. Current and prospective laboratory professionals across a wide range of geographies, professional training, and backgrounds were considered and selected for the first scholarship cohort.  

This scholarship will re-open its application window on March 3, 2025, and will continue to expand access to laboratory science education for students in need of financial aid to pursue or continue their journey into the laboratory workforce. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2025. The scholarship application and additional information about eligibility criteria and application details will be available here by March 3. ASCP members are encouraged to share this opportunity widely with their network and trainees that may be interested in or eligible for this opportunity.