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The Foundation for Surgical Technology is the nonprofit
arm of the Association of Surgical Technologists. One of
the reasons the Foundation was established was to provide
financial assistance to surgical technology students study-
ing in accredited programs. This organization also was
formed to encourage and reward educational excellence
while responding to the financial needs demonstrated by
students who are seeking career in surgical technology.
Throughout the years, the Foundation
has awarded thousands of dollars to help
new practitioners. Many of these recipients
have demonstrated common traits. One of
the most distinctive characteristics is an
ability to share who they are, their person-
al histories, dreams, goals and challenges.
Since students share details of their lives
on paper, members of the Foundation
Committee feel like they get to “meet”
these students. This allows the committee
members to be selective when considering
applications and selecting who will receive
scholarships, as well as which scholarships.
Selection for the Foundation awards are based on aca-
demic excellence and financial need combined. Schol-
arships also are awarded by the information students
provide on their application and the information listed on
the student’s transcript. To be eligible, applicants must
be enrolled in an accredited surgical technology program
and eligible to sit for the NBSTSA National Surgical
Technologist Certifying Examination. Students must
demonstrate superior academic ability and have a need
for financial assistance.
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Amount Awarded
Scholarships will be awarded with the amount deter-
mined by the members of the Foundation for
Surgical Technology Committee on the basis of merit
and financial need. Scholarship winners and his or her
institutions will be notified directly after conference. The
monetary contributions and the names of the winners
will be published in the official
AST Jour-
nal
and on the Foundation’s website.
Scholarship funds are provided entirely
through contributions to the Foundation
for Surgical Technology by individuals,
AST constituent divisions, corporations
and others who desire to support the
scholarship program of the Foundation.
As a demonstration of investment in the
profession and to the professional organi-
zation, recipients will be required to be
AST members prior to the receipt of the
award. Recipients will be required to pro-
vide a photograph, background information and profes-
sional goals in order to receive payment.
More Opportunities
Students also can check out the following websites as
the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisting and the Accreditation Review Committee on
Education in Surgical Technology offer opportunities for
student financing. Visit their websites
) for more information.
Foundation for Surgical Technology
Student Scholarship 2013-2014
Selection Process
1. Selection is based on academic excellence and financial need combined.
2. Scholarships are awarded based on the information provided on the application
and the transcript. Each applicant must provide the official course-fee schedule
from the educational institution for the courses he or she is taking, in addition
to official transcripts and a mentor reference form.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited surgical technology pro-
gram and eligible to sit for the NBSTSA national surgical technologist certifying
examination.
Be sure to fill in the information on the student application that
requires the CAAHEP school code or provide proof of ABHES surgical technology
program accreditation.
2. Applicants must demonstrate superior academic ability.
3. Applicants must have a need for financial assistance.
To view and retrieve the application, visit
and click on
the Student section, followed by the Scholarships link.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 1, 2014.
