The OSRT Education and Research Foundation annually awards educational grants. Grant applications must be submitted no later than March 1 along with meeting 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

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 Annual Meeting. 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. After you have studied the applicable grant criteria below for your category, complete the grant application.   

Registered Technologist and Therapist Grant Category 
To be eleigible 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 application deadline.
• 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.
• 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 the application deadline (March 1).
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) from current educational institution meets minimum standard of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
• If applicable, applicant currently holds, or within the past 2 years held an office or served as a committee member in a professional, school, or community organization. Applicant will list 1-2 organization(s) and level of involvement. Points awarded are based on membership and serving as an officer, director, committee chair or committee member.
• If applicable, applicant has volunteered in community service within the last 2 years. Points are based on participation level and activity level in up to 2 organizations. Applicant must list organization(s), dates involved, and describe participation level.
• Professional Goals Essay: (100 words maximum) Applicant must fully and clearly state their goals in the imaging profession(s). Points awarded are based on content, length, and writing quality.
• Financial Need Essay: (100 words maximum) Applicant must fully and clearly express the financial need for the grant. Points are awarded based on content and expression of need.

Apply Now for the Registered Technologist/Therapist Grant

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 the application deadline.
• Program transcript has been uploaded by the application deadline.
• Program transcript has the program director’s signature when uploaded with the online application.
• 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 a completed Procedures course and a Patient Care course meets minimum standard of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• If applicable, student currently holds, or within the past 2 years held an office or served as a committee member in a professional, school, or community organization. Student will list 1-2 organization(s) and level of involvement. Points awarded are based on membership and serving as an officer, director, committee chair or committee member.
• If applicable, student has volunteered in community service within the last 2 years. Points are based on participation level and activity level in up to 2 organizations. Applicant must list organization(s), dates involved, and describe participation level.
• Professional Goals Essay: (100 words maximum). Student must fully and clearly state their goals in the imaging profession(s).
  Points awarded are based on content, length, and writing quality.
• Financial Need Essay: (100 words maximum). Student must fully and clearly express the financial need for the grant. 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, Technologists, or Therapists: Audrey Horton was the Mother of Leisa Horton Arnold, a founding member of the OSRT 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). Award preference is given to applicants who are residents of Guernsey and Noble counties in Ohio. In addition to grant money, the recipient is provided one (1) free OSRT Annual Meeting Honors Banquet ticket.

Philip W. Ballinger Grant for Technologists: This Grant is funded each year by OSRT Life Member, Philip Ballinger. Phil is a dedicated supporter of higher education in the radiologic sciences and is also a loyal supporter of the OSRTERF. Applicants must be in good standing as a current member of the OSRT, a resident of Ohio and, be credentialed by ARRT in Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy.  Applicants pursuing an advanced degree in Education in Radiological Sciences will be given primary consideration. If there are no applicants meeting the above criteria, the grant may be awarded to an ARRT credentialed Medical Imaging or Radiation Therapy professional pursuing an advanced degree in a different discipline. In addition to grant money, the recipient is provided one (1) free OSRT Annual Meeting Honors Banquet ticket.

W. Lee Shadle Grant for Students: This student grant is determined by the Foundation. In addition to grant money, the recipient is provided one (1) free OSRT Annual Meeting Honors Banquet ticket.

Ohio State Radiological Society (OSRS) for Students, Technologists, or Therapists (as available): These two grants are awarded to both a technologist and student as determined by the Foundation. In addition to grant money, the recipient is given one (1) free OSRT Annual Meeting Honors Banquet ticket.

OSRT Education and Research Foundation Honors Grant for Students: This grant is awarded to a student as determined by the Foundation. In addition to grant money, the recipient is provided one (1) free OSRT Annual Meeting Honors Banquet ticket. If no student qualifies for this grant, a technologist may be considered.

OSRT Education and Research Foundation Honors Grant for Registered Technologists and Therapists: This grant is given to a technologist or therapist as determined by the Foundation. In addition to grant money, the technologist/therapist is provided one (1) free OSRT Annual Meeting Honors Banquet ticket. If no technologist qualifies for this grant, a student may be considered.

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 serves to support OSRT members in pursuit of education in mammography. Grants will be awarded in the amount of $300 to be used for initial mammography training. Funds may not be used for continuing education of mammographers. Grant applicants must be Ohio Registered Radiologic Technologists with a minimum of 2 years practice as a radiographer and must hold current OSRT membership. Prior to application submission for the grant, 8 hours of clinical observation is required in an accredited mammography facility. The COSM Scholarship Observation form for mammography with no reservations must be submitted by a site mammographer and emailed to the OSRT Executive Secretary. 

In addition, a letter of recommendation from a current or previous radiology employer must be emailed to the OSRT Executive Secretary. Studies must be completed within one year of date of grant award. Recipient must email documentation of completion (certificate, transcript, etc.) to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The grant may be awarded prior to completion of studies; however, funds will only be dispersed once successful completion of course is verified. Highest consideration to be given to applicants with no other means of tuition assistance.

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OSRT Humanitarian Grant for Students, Technolgists, 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.

Francine Todd Memorial Occupational Radiation Safety and Protection Research Grant: The purpose of this grant is to develop knowledge through investigation and/or research that can be used to minimize or prevent occupational radiation exposure by the application of a new or improved procedure, method, technique, system or education. For more information about this research grant click below. Apply Now for the Todd Memorial Grant. 

All OSRT grant requirements and application submissions must be received by March 1. For more information or answers to questions, contact:

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Lauren Hufffman, M.A.E.d., RT(R)(CT)
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Phone: (440) 382-5607