The OSRT Education and Research Foundation annually awards educational grants. Grant applications must be submitted no later than March 1 for students and August 1 for technologists and therapists and must meet related criteria as indicated below. Donations to the Foundation are appreciated and can be made online through this Web site by clicking Make a Donation Click here to see the list of past grant winners.

Eligibility
OSRT Education and Research Foundation Grant applicants may be registered or student technologists or therapist who are members of OSRT at the time of application and at the time of the OSRT Student and Educator Symposium (students) or Annual Meeting (technologists/therapists). The Foundation will verify OSRT membership upon receipt of all grant applications. If you are not yet a member, you must first become a member--click to complete the online member application. Grants are awarded on the basis of merit, academic ability and financial need. The Foundation will evaluate all grant applications and determine possible eligibility for available grants. A ranking system will be used to determine the award recipients for each grant. The deadline to apply for all grants is March 1 for students and August 1 for technologists and therapists. After you have studied the applicable grant criteria below for your category, complete the grant application.   

Registered Technologist and Therapist Grant Category 
To be eligible for a grant in the Registered Technologist or Therapist category, you must meet the criteria listed below. Be sure to study the following check list closely before completing the grant application.

Grant Application Criteria for the Registered Technologist and Therapist Grant Category 

• Grant application is complete and submitted by August 1.
• Registered technologist/therapist applicant is registered in good standing with the ARRT, ARDMS, NMTCB, or the MDCB by the application deadline.
• Technologist/Therapist holds OSRT membership by the application deadline.
• Current advanced degree or certificate program transcript in PDF form has been uploaded with the online application by the application deadline.
• Applicant must have successfully completed at least 1 term in an advanced degree or certificate program by August 1.
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) from current educational institution meets minimum standard of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
• Professional Goals Narrative:
  • 150-200 words maximum (use word count)
  • Applicant must fully and clearly state their goals in the imaging profession(s). These goals should be quantifiable/measurable and objective, include a description of how the goal(s) will be achieved with a prospective timeline, and describe the result or benefit to the applicant.
  • Points awarded are based on content, length, and writing quality.
• Financial Hardship Narrative:
  • 150-200 words maximum (use word count)
  • Applicant must fully and clearly express the financial need for the grant. Narrative should explain financial difficulty and illustrate the severity of the hardship, along with a description of efforts to remedy the financial difficulty situation.
  • Points are awarded based on content, expression of need, and writing quality.

Apply Now for the Registered Technologist/Therapist Grant This link is for registered technologists and therapists. Students must use the info & application below 

Student Grant Application Category

To be eligible for a grant in the Student Technologist Category, you must meet the criteria listed below. Be sure to study the following check list closely before completing the grant application.

Student Grant Application Criteria

• Grant application is complete and submitted by March 1.
• Must submit one of the following by the application deadline:
  • Official transcript
  • Unofficial transcript or degree audit with the Program Director's signature.
• Student holds OSRT membership by the application deadline.
• Applicant is a student currently enrolled in an accredited program and is not a registered technologist or radiation therapist.
• Applicant must have successfully completed at least 1 term in a program by the application date.
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) from current educational institution meets minimum standard of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
• Grade Point Average (GPA) from two (2) completed didactic program core/technical courses with a minimum standard of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Professional Goals Narrative:
  • 150-200 words maximum (check word count)
  • Student must fully and clearly state their goals in the imaging profession(s). These goals should be quantifiable/measurable and objective, include a description of how the goal will be achieved with a prospective timeline, and describe the result or benefit to the applicant.
  • Points awarded are based on content, length, and writing quality.
• Financial Hardship Narrative:
  • 150-200 words maximum (check word count)
  • Student must fully and clearly express the financial need for the grant. Narrative should explain financial difficulty and illustrate the severity of the hardship, along with a description of efforts to remedy the financial difficulty situation.
  • Points awarded are based on content and expression of need.

Apply Now for the Student Technologist Grant

Check out the list below of grants supported through the OSRT Education and Research Foundation

Audrey Horton Memorial Grant for Students: Audrey Horton was the mother of Leisa Horton Arnold, a founding member of the OSRT Education and Research Foundation. As a young girl during World War II, Audrey had to quit high school and work to help support her family. Around the age of 60, Mrs. Horton returned to school and earned a GED. Never being resolved over having to quit school nor being able to earn a college degree, Audrey was proud to see that Leisa worked to earn her college degrees. Because of her value for a college education, this grant is established in memoriam of Audrey Horton and is open for memorial donations (see Make a Donation).

• The applicant must be enrolled in the Radiologic Technology Program at Zane State College. Award preference is given to applicants who are residents of Guernsey and Noble counties in Ohio. If there are no eligible applicants in the specified counties, another applicant enrolled in the Zane State Radiologic Technology Program can be considered.

Philip W. Ballinger Grant for Technologists/Therapists: This Grant is funded each year by OSRT Life Member, Dr. Philip W. Ballinger. Dr. Ballinger is a dedicated supporter of higher education in the radiologic sciences and is also a loyal supporter of the OSRTERF.

To qualify: 

1. Applicants must be in good standing as a current member of the OSRT, a resident of Ohio, hold a baccalaureate degree and the credential of RT(R), RT(S), RT(T) and credentialed by the ARRT or the ARDMS, and be an
2. OSU Radiologic Sciences and Therapy graduate holding the B.S, RT(R), B.S., RT (S), or B.S., RT (T) and credential by the ARRT or RDMS in pursuit of a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University. 
3. If the criteria for letter “a” is not met, an OSU Radiologic Sciences and Therapy graduate holding the B.S, RT(R), B.S., RT (S), or B.S., RT (T) and credential by the ARRT or RDMS in pursuit of a masters or doctoral degree at The Ohio State University, or
4. if the criteria for letters “A” or “B” are not met, be a radiologic sciences program graduate (preference to Ohio resident) holding the RT(R), RT (S), or RT (T) and credentialed by the ARRT or RDMS in pursuit of a masters or doctoral degree.

W. Lee Shadle Grant for Students: W. Lee Shadle founded the Radiologic Technology Program at Sinclair Community College in 1972. This grant is funded each year by OSRT Life Member and Webmaster, Denise Moore and is open for memorial donations (see Make a Donation). Denise is a long-time faculty member at Sinclair Community College and is dedicated in supporting students enrolled in this program.

• Award preference is given to applicants enrolled in good standing in the Sinclair Community College Radiologic Technology Program.
• If there are no eligible applicants from this program, another applicant enrolled in the good standing from any Ohio radiography program may be considered.

iRadTech Grant for Students: This grant is funded by RadTech Resource Group, owners of the iRadTech App.

• The $500.00 grant will be awarded to a qualifying OSRT student member from Ohio. See student grant criteria and application above.

Ohio Radiological Society (ORS) for Students, Technologists, or Therapists: (as available): Two grants are funded annually by the ORS. 

• Depending on eligibility, these two (2) grants are awarded to a technologist/therapist and a student, two (2) student technologists, or two (2) registered technologists/therapists.

OSRT Education and Research Foundation Honors Grant for Students: The OSRTERF conducts annual fundraising events to fund honors grants for students and technologists. The number of grants awarded annually is determined by the Foundation Trustees based on these fundraising activities. This grant is awarded to a student technologist as determined by the Foundation. If there are no eligible student applicant(s) for this grant, a technologist/therapist may be considered. In addition to grant money, the recipient is provided one (1) complimentary ticket to the Francine Todd Memorial Honors Reception at the OSRT Annual Meeting.

OSRT Education and Research Foundation Honors Grant for Registered Technologists and Therapists: This grant is given to a technologist/therapist as determined by the Foundation. If there are no eligible technologist/therapist applicants (s) for this grant, a student may be considered. In addition to grant money, the recipient is provided one (1) complimentary ticket to the Francine Todd Memorial Honors Reception at the OSRT Annual Meeting.

Specific Application Grants listed below are provided for specific situations and may require additional documentation with the submission.

Central Ohio Society of Mammographers (COSM) Grant for Technologists: This grant is currently under review and unavailable at this time.

OSRT Humanitarian Grant for Students, Technologists, or Therapist: OSRT’s Humanitarian Grant Program aids its members through fiscal support of opportunities for service to others to benefit the local, regional or global community, assure effective health and education services, promote high ethical standards, fellowship, and good will. Within OSRT’s funding guidelines and priorities, grant requests will be considered from any OSRT member in good standing. Read the Guidelines for details and eligibility criteria before applying.

For more information or answers to questions, contact:

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Lauren Hufffman, M.A.E.d., RT(R)(CT)
325 Lake Vista Dr
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: (440) 382-5607