Dr. William B. Jackson Scholarship Fund

The Dr. William B. Jackson Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance and mentorship to individuals pursuing careers in imaging sciences. The scholarship is designed to support aspiring imaging professionals who face financial barriers.

Mission: To promote better health and wellbeing by advancing access to medical imaging services and workforce development opportunities.

Geographic Scope

• Location: Tacoma, Washington, US
• Service Area: Washington state (with focus on Tacoma community)

Focus Areas

• Radiologic Technology
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• CT (Computed Tomography)
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• Mammography

Eligible Institutions

• Tacoma Community College (TCC)
• Bates Technical College
• Olympic College

Eligibility Criteria

• Financial Need: Primary selection criterion
• Career Aspirations: Must demonstrate commitment to imaging sciences careers
• Program Status: First-year and second-year students in Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs

Award Details

• First-year students: Up to $10,000
• Second-year students: Up to $5,000
• Awards support students through their two-year program
• Multiple cohorts per year (Spring and Fall)

Support Services Included

• Mentorship Program: Non-evaluative mentoring with experienced technologists, radiologists, and healthcare professionals
• Monthly 1-1 Meetings: Regular individual mentoring sessions
• Group Sessions: Peer interaction and collaboration opportunities
• Job Shadowing: Work side-by-side with technologists in different settings
• Career Guidance: Resources and ongoing support throughout the program
• Alumni Association: Post-graduation engagement and professional advancement opportunities

Program Growth

• As of 2025: 21+ graduates, 22+ ongoing and new scholars
• Continuous expansion to support up to 22 scholars in 2026

What They Fund

• Educational scholarships for imaging science students
• Mentorship program components
• Tutoring programs
• Community outreach and educational expansion
• Workforce development initiatives

Contact Information

• Email: Foundation@tranow.com
• Phone: 253-761-4200
• Mailing Address: PO Box 1535, Tacoma, WA 98401-1535
• Physical Address: 1304 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402

Organization Details

• Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
• Tax ID (EIN): 45-4589339
• Website: tramedicalimagingfoundation.org

Application Process

Application Timeline:

• Spring cohort applications typically open in April (e.g., April 22, 2025)
• Fall cohort applications typically open in October (e.g., October 8 and October 10, 2025)

Selection Criteria:

1. Financial need (primary criterion)
2. Career goals and aspirations in imaging sciences
3. Commitment to professional development

Application Components (based on program structure):

1. Submit application through the foundation's website
2. Demonstrate financial need
3. State career aspirations and goals
4. Provide information about enrollment status in eligible program

Required Materials:

• Enrollment verification in eligible imaging science program
• Financial need documentation
• Career goal statement

Support After Acceptance:

1. Assignment of mentor (experienced technologist, radiologist, or healthcare professional)
2. Monthly one-on-one mentoring meetings
3. Participation in group mentoring sessions
4. Job shadowing opportunities
5. Access to tutoring programs
6. Ongoing career guidance and support

Note: Specific detailed application requirements are referenced on the scholarship application page, but full details are not provided in the available website content.