The TRA Medical Imaging Foundation is pleased to announce that it has accepted nine Tacoma Community College students into the Foundation’s scholarship program — three students in their first year of the Radiologic Technologist Program and three students in their first year of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. In 2023, the Foundation expanded the Scholarship Program by providing awards to three second-year students. Awards granted are up to $5,000 for the second-year students and up to $10,000 for the first-year students.
The TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Scholars are awarded scholarships based on need and career aspirations. The scholarship program is focused on helping students with financial constraints as well as mentoring students to reach their goals and dreams. This is done by connecting students with experienced technologists, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals that provide resources, ongoing support, guidance and accountability throughout the program. Additionally, post-graduation scholars are encouraged to be active in the Alumni Association to help advance medical imaging as a profession through advocacy and raising awareness of the many career opportunities afforded to medical imaging professionals. TRA Medical Imaging Foundation Awards Scholarships to Tacoma Community College Radiology Students.
Cyhia, a second-year student in the Radiologic Technologist Program, shares “I feel like this career change is opening many doors I did not know existed and I am excited about what the future holds. I plan to explore other modalities to include CT, Mammography, and Interventional Radiology.”
Irwin, a first-year student in the Radiologic Technologist Program shares, “It has always been my passion to serve and help other people. Along with my goal to obtain my ARRT certification, I hope to serve as a role model for my siblings and other immigrants to pursue education and achieve successful careers in the medical field.”
As the TRA Medical Imaging Foundation grows, it is our goal to expand more education and opportunities in CT, MRI, and Mammography, to create jobs, address the workforce shortage, and impact the quality of healthcare services in our community.
The next round for scholarship applications opens in October 2023.
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TRA Medical Imaging
tramedicalimagingfoundation.org
BY HEATHER ANDERSON