College of Pharmacy, Nursing & Allied Sciences
Department of Allied Sciences
MLS Scholarships
To be eligible for department and College scholarships, applicants must be declared, professional level MLS Majors enrolled at NDSU and in good academic and conduct standing in the College of Pharmacy, Nursing & Allied Sciences.
Allied Sciences Alumni & Friends
$250 scholarships awarded on the basis of scholarship, merit, and need. Funding for these scholarships is provided by annual alumni and friends contributions. Applications are available from the Department of Allied Sciences. Deadline for receipt of application is July 1.
American Society of CLS (ASCLS)
Several undergraduate and graduate CLS scholarships are linked to this website. See "Awards" link.
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
The ASCP offers $1000 scholarships to outstanding students enrolled in their final clinical year of study in Cytotechnologist (CT), Histologic Technician (HT), Histotechnologist (HTL), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or Medical Technologist (MT) programs. Deadline to submit scholarship applications is October 31. To be eligible for the ASCP Scholarship Program, an applicant must be enrolled in a NAACLS or CAAHEP accredited laboratory science program, in the final clinical year of education, and either a United States citizen or a permanent resident. Students also must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Scholarship selection criteria include academic achievement, leadership abilities, professional goals, and endorsements from faculty and community leaders. A 500 word essay is required.
CAPP Scholarship (Commitment , Advice to Practice, Perserverance)
A $500 award to an allied sciences intern based on *C*ommitment to their major, putting *A*dvice to *P*ractice, and *P*erseverance. Applications are available from the Department of Allied Sciences. Deadline for receipt of application is July 1.
Dean's Scholarship
$1000.00 award annually to a MLS intern based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement and leadership within the college. Applications are available from the Department of Allied Sciences. Deadline for receipt of applications is July 1.
Mary Jo Langenwalter CLS Scholarship
Mary Jo Langenwalter, a Wahpeton native, was an employee of MeritCare Transplant Services and was very active in the laboratory science field, as well as in many civic and charitable activities. She believed strongly in education and helping others. $500 tuition scholarships are awarded by the Sanford Health Foundation in memory of Mary Jo. They are based primarily on financial need and a brief essay written by the student. Students who have been accepted into the internship at Sanford Health-Fargo are eligible to apply before they begin the internship. Deadline for application: May 15
North Dakota Society for CLS
Student ASCLS/NDCLS members who are currently enrolled in their final year of an accredited medical laboratory science program in North Dakota are eligible. The number and amount of the scholarships ($500.00) are approved by the NDSCLS on an annual basis. Applications are available each spring from the NDSCLS secretary/treasurer. An application, brief essay (100 words) which outlines your plans for a career in MLS, and transcript of MLS program grades are required.
