Financial Aid And Scholarships For Ultrasound Technicians

This SDMS Foundation Sonography Student Scholarship Program awards $2,500 to two sonography students admitted or enrolled in an accredited diagnostic medical sonography or cardiovascular technology program. You can use the scholarship for tuition, books, or other educational fees. Only current SDMS members can apply for the scholarship, which SDMS awards twice yearly.

Experienced sonographers pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate in a sonography-related field qualify for the SDMS Foundation Advanced Degree Scholarship Program, which is limited to SDMS members. Applicants need at least two years of full-time sonographer experience and must submit essay questions and a FAFSA form as part of the application process.

Sonographers can apply for the Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship with a nomination from their program director. Program directors must submit a letter of nomination before nominees can apply for the award. In addition to the $1,000 award, recipients receive a $1,000 travel grant to attend the ASE annual meeting.

The Raymond Davis scholarship honors a pioneer in the imaging field and supports an upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in an imaging-related program. Applicants must be full-time students attending an accredited institution. The application requirements include a CV or resume, letters of recommendation, and an outline of your career objectives.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists offers multiple foundation scholarships for medical imaging and radiation therapy students. Each scholarship has its focus area, but you can apply for all the scholarships by submitting a single application. ASRT matches your application with every opportunity for which you qualify.

Future sonographers can apply for the BB Imaging sonography student scholarship. Applicants must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited sonography program. The application requires long-form answers to questions about your career choice and goals. BB Imaging awards the scholarship twice a year in spring and fall.

If you’re attending a certificate or degree-granting program in sonography at a CAAHEP-accredited program, you can apply for the Steven A. Baker Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must meet minimum GPA requirements that depend on their degree level. The application also requires an essay on the personal traits and life experiences that prepare you to succeed as a sonographer.

Offered by the Society for Vascular Ultrasound, the Anne Jones Educational Scholarship supports students in vascular ultrasound technology programs. In addition to the $2,500 grand prize, the scholarship awards three $1,000 prizes. Applicants must be enrolled in a CAAHEP-accredited program with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Yes, you can submit the FAFSA to qualify for federal student aid to cover the cost of ultrasound technician training. Federal aid programs like the Pell Grant can help you afford your education, and by attending an accredited college, you’ll be eligible for more forms of financial aid.

You can apply for ultrasound technician scholarships through professional organizations and foundations. For example, the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography offers sonography scholarships, and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists awards multiple ultrasound technician scholarships through its foundation. Research scholarship opportunities in your college or local area to find additional scholarships.

Yes, becoming an ultrasound technician can pay off. Ultrasound technicians are in high demand and earn a median salary of $80,850 per year. You need an associate degree and certification for entry-level roles. Financial aid and scholarships can lower the cost of your ultrasound tech education.