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  • TRA MEDICAL IMAGING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

    Radiologic Sciences

  • APPLICATION OPENS OCTOBER 8, 2024 AND CLOSES NOVEMBER 25, 2024.

  • Background and Purpose

    TRA Medical Imaging is proud to have over 100 years of experience delivering the highest quality medical imaging services to the community. The TRA Medical Imaging Foundation, a nonprofit entity, was created with the mission and vision to be an exemplary community partner in promoting better health and wellbeing now and for future generations. The TRA Medical Imaging Foundation serves to promote Imaging Sciences as a career choice for better health and wellbeing by advancing access to medical imaging services and workforce development opportunities. TRA’s Medical Imaging Foundation’s Education Fund provides financial support to individuals interested in developing their career in Imaging Sciences through scholarships, mentorship, job shadowing, and residency opportunities.

     

    Inclusion and Diversity

    TRA Medical Imaging Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.


    Scholarship

    The TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Education Fund Scholarship provides:

    1. Financial awards up to $10,000 for students enrolled in the Radiologic Sciences Program at Tacoma Community College. These funds are provided over the course of the program and are contingent on meeting expectations of the school, maintaining a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and participating in the TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Mentorship Program.

    2. Ongoing mentorship from a TRA radiologist and/or technologist to help develop key talent through career development, education, learning, and boosting engagement. Scholars are required to participate a minimum of 30 minutes monthly in this mentoring program.

    3. Participation in the TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Scholarship Alumni Program to help guide and support future scholars and promote Radiology Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography as professional careers. 

    Eligibility

    The TRA Imaging Foundation Scholarship is open to individuals who:

    1. Are enrolled as a first year student in Tacoma Community College to earn an Associate Degree in Radiologic Sciences.

    2. Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

    3. Have completed the TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Scholarship application process.


      Application Schedule and Deadlines
    • Applications are accepted starting Tuesdsay, October 8, 2024, 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time)
    • Applications will not be accepted after Monday, November 25, 2024, 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
    • Award recipients will be notified via email by Friday, December 20, 2024, 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
    • Classes resume January 6, 2025

  • Scholarship Application Process

    Application Materials
    Potential TRA Scholars must submit the: (1) Biographical Information form; (2) Release Authorization form; (3) two Essays; (4) two Letters of Recommendation; and (5) Scholarship Disclosure form.

    Acceptance Policy
    Award recipients will be notified via email by December 20, 2024, 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Applicants not awarded a scholarship will be notified by email.


    Scholars are asked to agree to have their names released publicly and to participate in academic ceremonies, such as commencement, and in donor stewardship activities, which may involve attending events, etc. In addition, Scholars are expected to participate in the TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Mentorship Program, which includes monthly meetings of 30 to 60 minutes in person or via virtual.

    Scholarship Renewal Criteria
    To qualify for a second year of the scholarship, Scholars must show satisfactory progress toward a degree by meeting the following minimum requirements:

    1.   Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
    2.   Be consecutively enrolled each year.
    3.   Scholars will also be required to be actively involved in mentorship.
    4.   Students who take a leave of absence from the program must reapply.

    Online Submission of Materials
    Submit this online form by completing and hitting the submit button at end of application.

    Online submission must be received by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), Monday, November 25, 2024.

    Incomplete application packets will result in disqualification.

     

    Application materials include:  

    Part 1:     Biographical Information Form
    Part 2:     Release Authorization and Statement of Participation Award Acceptance Policy
    Part 3:     Essays (2)
    Part 4:     Letters of Recommendation (2)
    Part 5:     Scholarship Disclosure Form

  • Scholarship Application

    Part 1: Biographical Information Form
    To be completed by the applicant.

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  • Part 2: Release Authorization and Statement of Participation Award Acceptance Policy
    To be completed by the applicant.

  • I, (full name) wish to be considered as a participant in the TRA Foundation Imaging Foundation Scholarship Program. I understand that this scholarship is primarily intended to support full-time study and is predicated on my admission into the Associate Degree Radiologic Sciences Program at Tacoma Community College.
     
    Permission is hereby granted to officials to release acknowledgment of my acceptance into the program. I understand that, with my permission, portions of this application may be released to the public should I be offered and accept the award, and that participation in the TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Mentoring Program, donor stewardship activities and academic ceremonies will be expected.

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  • Part 3: Essays
    Two essays are required.

    Each applicant is required to submit 2 essays of no more than 500 words each. Essays must be typed on a sheet attached to this form. They should be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point type.

    Please upload essay word document using the appropriate link below. Put your name on the each essay AND save the file(s) using your name as the file name. 

    Essay #1 Please discuss:

    • Why you are interested in becoming an Imaging Sciences Technologist.
    • Your personal journey and goals.
    • Include challenges you have faced and overcome; and accomplishments for which you are proud.

    Essay #2 Please tell us: 

    • Why you are applying to this scholarship program, considering both financial and mentorship aspects.
    • How being accepted would impact your ability to achieve your career goals.
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  • Part 4: Letters of Recommendation
    Two letters of recommendation are required: 

    Letters of recommendation should be from an employer, professional associate, colleague or from current/affiliated teachers or advisors who can discuss professionalism, work ethic, learning aptitude, and can share qualities and examples that make you a strong candidate for this scholarship program.

    Not accepted: Letters of recommendation from your TCC Program Director or your relatives/immediate family members will not be accepted.

    Applicants are responsible for securing a letters of recommendation. The recommendation should be completed on a separate sheet/document and include the information below: 

     

    Name of Applicant:                                                                               

    Your Name:                                                                                     

    Address (optional):           

    Email:                 

    Phone:   
                                                                                                   
    How long have you known the applicant?                       

    In what capacity?                                                                                                                                                                              

    Please describe how you know this individual and why you recommend them for this scholarship consideration. Insights about their professionalism, work ethic, learning aptitude and qualities that you believe make them a strong candidate will be helpful. Examples are encouraged.

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  • Part 5: Scholarship Disclosure Form
    Sign and return with application.

  • I, (full name) By signing below, I agree to the following conditions as a recipient of the TRA Medical Imaging Scholarship.

    I understand that failure to adhere to the conditions below may result in termination of my scholarship recipient status.
     
    ·        I agree to allow faculty Tacoma Community College Faculty to disclose academic information related to grading, assessment outcomes, didactic and clinical participation and overall performance to my mentor and TRA Scholarship Committee members.
     
    ·        I agree to meet with my mentor a minimum of once monthly and to participate in scholarship related events.
     
    ·        I agree to maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for the duration of the scholarship fund disbursement.
     
    ·        I agree to notify my mentor and the TRA Scholarship Committee within 10 business days if I am facing academic challenges including poor didactic or clinical performance, failure to meet course or program objectives or dismissal from the program.
     

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  • Our Mission:

    To be an exemplary community partner
    in better health and wellbeing now and for future generations.

  • For more information: 
    www.tramedicalimagingfoundation.org

    PO Box 1535
    Tacoma, WA  98415-1535
    253-761-4200 x8613
    foundation@tranow.com

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