• Amount: $2,500
• Eligibility: Students enrolled in an accredited diagnostic medical sonography or cardiovascular technology program.
• Deadline: Annually, usually in June.
• More Info: https://www.sdms.org/foundation/programs/scholarships/sonography-student

• Amount: $500
• Eligibility: For students and professionals involved in medical ultrasound, including diagnostic medical sonography.
• More Info: https://foundation.asrt.org/what-we-do/arrt-professional-education-and-growth-grant

• Amount: $1000
• Eligibility: National, annual; for students enrolled in or accepted to a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• More Info: https://www.ultrasoundschoolsinfo.com/sonography-student-scholarship/#:~:text=The%20Ultrasound%20Schools%20Info%20sonography,been%20accepted%20to%20a%20program.

• Amount: Varies
• Eligibility: Applicants who are ready to sit for their certification exam.
• More Info: https://inteleosfoundation.org/scholarships-know-before-you-apply

• Amount: $1000
• Eligibility: Full-time students in accredited ultrasound programs; requires a nomination from program director.
• More Info: https://www.asefoundation.org/award-grant/alan-d-waggoner-student-scholarship-award/

• Amount: $5000
• Eligibility: Entry-level minority sonography students. Five awarded each year.
• More Info: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/royce-osborn-minority-student-scholarship/#:~:text=The%20Royce%20Osborn%20Minority%20Student,therapy%2C%20or%20nuclear%20medicine%20programs.

• Amount: $500
• Eligibility: Students accepted or enrolled in an accredited sonography program.
• More Info: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/scholarships/188512-bb-imaging-sonography-student-scholarship

• Amount: $500-$4000
• Eligibility: Students in CAAHEP-accredited programs, with GPA requirements and an essay.
• More Info: https://www.ultrasound-services.com/scholarships.html

• Amount: $5000
• Eligibility: Support students who are just starting out in radiography, sonography, magnetic resonance, or nuclear medicine programs. Individuals must be graduate students who are ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists) members.
• More Info: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/jerman-cahoon-student-scholarship/

• Programs: Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS), Nurse Corps Scholarship
• Eligibility: Students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing health profession degrees.
• More Info: hrsa.gov

• All students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to access federal grants and loans.

• Website: https://studentaid.gov/

To find scholarships for healthcare or first-generation college students, use search engines like:

• https://www.fastweb.com/ and

• https://www.scholarships.com/

• Sallie Mae Sallie Mae | Education Loans, College Planning & Online Banking

• Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan SOSL_Information_Sheet.pdf

• College Ave Education Loans & College Planning Resources | College Ave

• Ascent Funding- Career Training Loans (Parent Loan-someone takes out the loan on behalf of the student) https://www.ascentfunding.com/career-loans/

• Also, see if you qualify for a low interest rate at Low-Interest Loans Designed For You | Earnest

Don’t forget to contact the following offices for payment plans and/or emergency funding:

Financial Aid (emergency funding/debt management):

• Email:  financialaid@downstate.edu 

• Phone: 718 270-2488

Bursar (payment plan):

• Email: Bursar@downstate.edu

• Phone:  (718) 270-3048