Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship
Cassling is an Advanced Partner and authorized sales and service organization for Siemens Healthineers. Founded in 1984 by Bob Cassling and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the company is committed to offering comprehensive support to health care providers — including world-renowned diagnostic imaging equipment, 24/7 service, project management, marketing, continuing education and everything in between. Cassling is a strong supporter of the imaging profession and believes professional development and ongoing education are essential to creating a vibrant health care community. Cassling helps organizations of every size, from critical access hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers to large health systems, to increase efficiency, decrease costs and enhance patient care. The purpose of this scholarship is to support medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals working in rural areas pursuing an academic degree or obtaining an additional certification.
Elekta Radiation Therapy Scholarship
Elekta is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. The Elekta Radiation Therapy Scholarship was established to help the best and brightest students afford their radiation therapy programs. Elekta cares deeply about the oncology profession and is a passionate supporter of radiation therapists.
In recognition of the importance of improving diversity, inclusion and representation in the health care industry, at least two of these scholarships will be awarded to Black students.
Elio “Leo” DelVecchio Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Michael DelVecchio, B.S., R.T.(R), FASRT in loving memory of his father, retired United States Army Sergeant, Elio “Leo” DelVecchio. Elio was a hardworking, lifelong learner himself, but his true achievement was his encouragement and celebration of his and his family’s educational achievements to build a better life for all. This scholarship will award a medical imaging professional pursuing an academic degree.
Hente Fellows Scholarship
Norman Hente, M.S., R.T.(R), FASRT, FMoSRT, and Barbara Hente, B.A., R.T.(N), CNMT, FASRT, FMoSRT, found joy and purpose in the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. Their work with the ASRT and support of the ASRT Foundation demonstrated their dedication to the radiologic sciences. The Hente Fellows Scholarship will support entry-level students pursuing education to become technologists, with preference given to students from Missouri.
Hologic Mammography Scholarship
Hologic is a leading innovator in women’s health, helping health care professionals around the world diagnose and treat their patients with precision, certainty and confidence. The Hologic Mammography Scholarship was created for radiologic technologists pursuing educational opportunities to become eligible to take the mammography certification exam. For those interested in pursuing mammography, please visit the ASRT Mammography Roadmap.
James and Stephanie Johnston Journey Scholarship
This scholarship invites fellow radiologic technologists to celebrate a profession that brought this couple together and continues to inspire its journey. In endowing a scholarship, James and Stephanie ask only that those who receive one pay it forward in terms of giving back to the radiologic sciences. Recipients of this scholarship will be individuals with a medical imaging background who are pursuing a master’s degree or doctorate to further their careers as educators or managers.