Scholarship for Advanced or Graduate Degree

Scholarship information:

Each year a $1000 scholarship may be awarded to an RTOW member who is earning an advanced or graduate degree.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Must be an “Active” member of RTOW for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years prior to application, as well as at the time of application.
2. Must be pursuing a Baccalaureate, Master’s or Ph.D. degree, or post graduate certification.
3. Must be currently enrolled in courses in a degree granting or qualifying certificate program.
4. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better.
5. Must be willing to make a presentation at a future RTOW meeting.

Process:

1. Application materials are to be received by the current RTOW President by January 31.
2. Application materials include:
   1. Application form
   2. Official grade transcript from the current educational institution
   3. A one page (double-spaced) essay stating why and how the degree sought will enhance the recipient’s contribution to the profession of radiation therapy and/or its advancement.
3. The scholarship committee, consisting of at least 3 members, one of whom is a member of the Executive Committee, will review the applications and make a recommendation for the scholarship award to the Executive Committee. Scholarship Committee members are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.
4. The Executive Committee will review the scholarship committee’s recommendation at the spring board meeting and will vote to determine the scholarship recipient.
5. The scholarship recipient will be announced at the spring meeting. 
6. Upon successful completion (grade of B or better) of the qualifying course(s) in the term following the scholarship award, the recipient shall send a copy of an official grade transcript or a letter from a program official or registrar and proof of payment of tuition.
7. A scholarship recipient will be required to speak at the Spring or Fall RTOW meeting, immediately after receiving the award. Recipients may choose to present on material related to their coursework. Payment of the scholarship will then be made to the recipient.