MoCLS
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
PURPOSE: To provide financial assistance to MoCLS members for formal education, research, or
continuing education which directly relates to laboratory science. (In order to enhance the
profession of clinical laboratory science and under exceptional conditions, non-members or
groups may be awarded financial assistance if sponsored by an active or emeritus member of MoCLS.)
AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL AWARD (s): Dependent upon activity and available funds.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
A. Formal Education Assistance
1. Acceptance into, or enrolled in, an education program leading to a degree directly related
to laboratory science. (i.e., MLT, CLS, MS.Ed., MS, PhD)
2. Prior to graduation: a minimum of one year MoCLS membership for undergraduate
candidates; minimum of two years MoCLS membership for advanced degrees.
B. Research and Continuing Education Assistance
Two years MoCLS membership prior to award request.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Formal Education Assistance
1. Proof of acceptance, or enrollment , in the education program.
2. Transcript of previous college courses.
3. Letters of reference from a program official and another person indicating your scholastic
achievement and personal character.
4. Personal letter indicating your financial need, career goals, and professional and
non-professional involvement.
5. Amount desired.
6. Proof of MoCLS membership.
B. Research Assistance
1 Letter stating your research proposal or activity and its benefit to laboratory science.
2. Letter of recommendation from someone who is familiar with you and your research
goal.
3. Amount desired.
4. Proof of MoCLS membership.
C. Continuing Education Assistance
1. Letter specifying the continuing education activity and why it will benefit you and the
profession.
2. Amount desired.
3. Proof of MoCLS membership.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
A. Formal Education or Research: two months prior to MoCLS’s annual spring meeting. Award
announced at this meeting.
B. Continuing Education: two months prior to the continuing education event.
Send Documentation to MoCLS’s Scholarship Chairman.