CLS Scholarships

There are scholarships awards from the School of Medicine and Public Health-Health Professional Programs (SMPH-HPP), for undergraduates in the UW Medical School
UW-Madison’s CLS Program has several scholarship awards that are given each year to the professional students.
CLS professional organizations award scholarships at the state (WISCLS) and national level (ASCLS and ASCP) for students pursuing degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science.
Hospitals in local communities have scholarship opportunities for CLS students and loan forgiveness programs

School of Medicine and Public Health-Health Professions Programs (SMPH-HPP):

The School of Medicine and Public Health has scholarship awards for undergraduate students within the SMPH-HPP. Graduating seniors, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply for a scholarship during the fall semester. Qualifying CLS students are notified of the application deadline and encouraged to apply. The SMPH-HPP scholarship committee meets with the Assistant Dean to determine awards. The SMPH-HPP Dean’s Office distributes the money.

Successful applicants demonstrate an above average academic GPA (> 3.0/4.0), professionalism, community involvement, and dedication to a health career profession.

UW-Madison CLS Program Scholarships:

The CLS Program has three scholarship funds that provide multiple awards for students with senior standing in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Ethel A. Trenary Westmont Bequest
Alice A. Thorngate Scholarship
J. Suzanne Ames Scholarship
Judith Chester Scholarship (not matured yet)

Scholarship applications are given to senior students in November with an application deadline on the Friday of Final Exam Week in December. Awards (several hundred dollars each) are received at the end of the second semester. Exemplary first year professional students, with senior classification, that receive an award may apply again the second year.

Successful applicants demonstrate scholastic aptitude, professionalism, interest in a CLS professional career, and technical ability in the CLS professional program.

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Wisconsin (ASCLS-WI):

Four-year scholarships ($500 each year) are offered to high school seniors entering a University to study in a four year accredited CLS Program.
One-year scholarships ($1000) are offered to CLS students that are entering into their final year of CLS internship training.

Applications are available in the CLS Program Office or contact:

Wisconsin Society of Clinical Laboratory Science Scholarship
WISCLS Scholarship Fund, Inc.
302 Park Avenue
Wausau, WI 54403

Deadline: April 1st

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)

National scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate CLS students. The following links provide educational scholarship information and applications from ASCLS:

ASCLS Student Award CLS/CLT student research paper and case study award competition. $500 award for a case study.

Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity Scholarships Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship information. Awards range from $1000-$3000. Applications are available during the spring semester.

Forum for Concerns of Minorities Scholarship Assistance for minority students in clinical laboratory scientist or clinical laboratory technician programs who can demonstrate evidence of financial need.

Allegiance Healthcare Graduate Research Award Awards are limited to Clinical Laboratory Scientists or Clinical Laboratory Technicians pursuing graduate research in the field.

Quest Student Forum Leadership Award Recognizes a student member of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and contributed to the growth and development of the ASCLS Student Forum.

Deadlines for ASCLS are variable. Typically, applications are due in the spring. Check on-line deadline information in advance.

American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

ASCP-AMS awards fifty $1000 national scholarships to CLS students in their final year of a clinical laboratory science program. To be eligible, an applicant must be enrolled in a NAACLS or CAAHEP accredited laboratory science program, in their final clinical year of education and either a United States citizen or a permanent resident.

The CLS Program has application forms each fall or contact:

Customer service at ASCP at 1-800-621-4142 extension 1260 to request an application.

Successful applicants are selected based academic achievement, leadership abilities and professional goals.

Deadline: October 31st.

Local Hospitals and Communities:

Because of the shortage of qualified health care personnel, local and rural hospitals often offer scholarships to students. Check with your local health care facility to see whether they offer a student scholarship or assistance in paying off school loans following employment




Home What is CLS? CLS History Tour Recruitment Admission Advising Scholarships Program Curriculum Faculty/Staff Administration Courses Online News Accreditation Graduate Certificate Program WSLH-Cytology Links to Other Resources		Scholarships Offered in Clinical Laboratory Science CLS professional students have multiple opportunities for scholarships. There are scholarships awards from the School of Medicine and Public Health-Health Professional Programs (SMPH-HPP), for undergraduates in the UW Medical School UW-Madison’s CLS Program has several scholarship awards that are given each year to the professional students. CLS professional organizations award scholarships at the state (WISCLS) and national level (ASCLS and ASCP) for students pursuing degrees in Clinical Laboratory Science. Hospitals in local communities have scholarship opportunities for CLS students and loan forgiveness programs School of Medicine and Public Health-Health Professions Programs (SMPH-HPP): The School of Medicine and Public Health has scholarship awards for undergraduate students within the SMPH-HPP. Graduating seniors, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply for a scholarship during the fall semester. Qualifying CLS students are notified of the application deadline and encouraged to apply. The SMPH-HPP scholarship committee meets with the Assistant Dean to determine awards. The SMPH-HPP Dean’s Office distributes the money. Successful applicants demonstrate an above average academic GPA (> 3.0/4.0), professionalism, community involvement, and dedication to a health career profession. UW-Madison CLS Program Scholarships: The CLS Program has three scholarship funds that provide multiple awards for students with senior standing in Clinical Laboratory Science. Ethel A. Trenary Westmont Bequest Alice A. Thorngate Scholarship J. Suzanne Ames Scholarship Judith Chester Scholarship (not matured yet) Scholarship applications are given to senior students in November with an application deadline on the Friday of Final Exam Week in December. Awards (several hundred dollars each) are received at the end of the second semester. Exemplary first year professional students, with senior classification, that receive an award may apply again the second year. Successful applicants demonstrate scholastic aptitude, professionalism, interest in a CLS professional career, and technical ability in the CLS professional program. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science-Wisconsin (ASCLS-WI): Four-year scholarships ($500 each year) are offered to high school seniors entering a University to study in a four year accredited CLS Program. One-year scholarships ($1000) are offered to CLS students that are entering into their final year of CLS internship training. Applications are available in the CLS Program Office or contact: Wisconsin Society of Clinical Laboratory Science Scholarship WISCLS Scholarship Fund, Inc. 302 Park Avenue Wausau, WI 54403 Deadline: April 1st American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) National scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate CLS students. The following links provide educational scholarship information and applications from ASCLS: ASCLS Student Award CLS/CLT student research paper and case study award competition. $500 award for a case study. Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity Scholarships Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship information. Awards range from $1000-$3000. Applications are available during the spring semester. Forum for Concerns of Minorities Scholarship Assistance for minority students in clinical laboratory scientist or clinical laboratory technician programs who can demonstrate evidence of financial need. Allegiance Healthcare Graduate Research Award Awards are limited to Clinical Laboratory Scientists or Clinical Laboratory Technicians pursuing graduate research in the field. Quest Student Forum Leadership Award Recognizes a student member of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and contributed to the growth and development of the ASCLS Student Forum. Deadlines for ASCLS are variable. Typically, applications are due in the spring. Check on-line deadline information in advance. American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) ASCP-AMS awards fifty $1000 national scholarships to CLS students in their final year of a clinical laboratory science program. To be eligible, an applicant must be enrolled in a NAACLS or CAAHEP accredited laboratory science program, in their final clinical year of education and either a United States citizen or a permanent resident. The CLS Program has application forms each fall or contact: Customer service at ASCP at 1-800-621-4142 extension 1260 to request an application. Successful applicants are selected based academic achievement, leadership abilities and professional goals. Deadline: October 31st. Local Hospitals and Communities: Because of the shortage of qualified health care personnel, local and rural hospitals often offer scholarships to students. Check with your local health care facility to see whether they offer a student scholarship or assistance in paying off school loans following employment
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