Bob Gay Student Scholarship
The application period is now open.
Following the establishment of The Bob Gay Lecture Series in 2012, the Bob Gay family decided to sponsor a $1000 Student Scholarship, which will be awarded annually to two cytotechnology students who have demonstrated academic excellence and the potential to make contributions to the cytology profession.
This scholarship was established by Kim Kowalczik in memory of her father, Bob Gay, who made significant contributions to the education of cytotechnology students and was a founding member of the ASCT. The scholarship awards $1,000.00 and sponsorship (travel and accommodations) to the upcoming ASCT annual conference to an outstanding student.
Candidates must have completed the first six months of training in an accredited cytotechnology program and must be members of the ASCT. The award is based on academic performance, financial need, service and a demonstrated potential to make significant contributions to the cytotechnology profession. Student membership with ASCT is complimentary and is a requirement for the scholarship application.
The recipients of the 2022 scholarship were honored at the 2022 ASCT Annual Conference, May 13-14 in Tampa, FL. The recipients received funding from ASCT Services, Inc. to attend the conference. To learn more, visit ASCT Services.
2023 Scholarship Applications - OPEN
The 2023 Bob Gay Scholarship Application period is now open. If you are interested in applying for the 2023 scholarship, please reference the application and required scholarship information below.
Congratulations to the 2022 Bob Gay Scholarship Winners!
Recipients were recognized this year at the 2022 ASCT Annual Conference held in Tampa.
2022 Winners
Madeline Iknayan, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
Alexa Harris, University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, CA (satellite site), University of Nebraska Medical Center
This scholarship was established by Kim Kowalczik in memory of her father, Bob Gay, who made significant contributions to the education of cytotechnology students and was a founding member of the ASCT. The scholarship awards $1,000.00 and sponsorship (travel and accommodations) to the upcoming ASCT annual conference to an outstanding student.
Candidates must have completed the first six months of training in an accredited cytotechnology program and must be members of the ASCT. The award is based on academic performance, financial need, service and a demonstrated potential to make significant contributions to the cytotechnology profession. Student membership with ASCT is complimentary and is a requirement for the scholarship application.
2020 and 2021 Bob Gay Scholarship Winners
Recipients were recognized at the 2021 ASCT Annual Conference held August 27-28 in Denver, CO.
2021 Winners
Veronica Wagner - University of Nebraska Medical Center
Shelia Scott, University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center
2020 Winners
Sarah Nolen, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Savanna Altman, University of Tennessee Health Science Center