Academic Surgical Technology Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Mar 1, 2026


The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and reward educational excellence as well as to respond to the financial need demonstrated by the surgical technology student and offer assistance to those who seek a career in surgical technology.

Selection Process

1. Selection is based on academic excellence and financial need combined.

2. Scholarships are awarded based on the information provided on the application.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited surgical technology program and eligible to sit for the NBSTSA national surgical technologist certifying examination. Be sure to fill in the information on the student application that requires the ARC/STSA school code or provide proof of ABHES surgical technology program accreditation.

2. Applicants must demonstrate superior academic ability.

3. Applicants must have a need for financial assistance.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 1, 2026.

Application Checkoff List

1. Complete the entire application and be sure you have responded to all the questions.

2. Please take a minute to proofread your application before submitting it.

3. I have verified that both of my letters of recommendation are from one of the required individuals listed in each of the groups online.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Amount Awarded

Scholarships will be awarded with the amount determined by the members of the Foundation for Surgical Technology Committee on the basis of merit and financial need. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of May. The names of recipients will be announced at the AST Conference and also published in the AST Journal, and on the Foundation website.

Scholarship funds are provided entirely through contributions to the Foundation for Surgical Technology by AST, NBSTSA, individuals, AST state assemblies, corporations and others who desire to support the surgical technology scholarship program.

As a demonstration of investment in the profession and professional organization, recipients will be required to be AST members prior to receipt of the award.

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