Ring Scholars Highlight the Value of Scholarship

The 2025-2026 application window for the Dr. Alvin Ring Empowerment Scholarship for Laboratory Professionals is now open, and eligible students pursuing medical laboratory education are encouraged to apply here. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2025.  

This scholarship provides financial support for direct academic tuition or needs-based expenses for students interested in entering or advancing their medical laboratory education. Students must be U.S. citizens from medically underserved and/or rural areas looking to practice in and build laboratory capacity in their communities.  

This unique scholarship opportunity was recently featured in a ASCP Critical Values article titled, “Ring Scholarship Supports the Pipeline of Training Laboratory Professionals,” which profiles five recipients of the inaugural Ring Scholarships (Ring Scholars), offered for the 2024-2025 academic year. Through independent pathways, each of the Ring Scholars found professional fulfillment in the medical laboratory, with education supported (in part) through this valuable scholarship.  

Please share program information and promotional flyers (available in English and Spanish) widely with your Network!