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Dr. William B. Jackson Scholarship Fund

TRA MEDICAL IMAGING FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000 for first-year students; Up to $5,000 for second-year students

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dr. William B. Jackson Scholarship Fund

Overview: 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

  • Established in 2020 with four scholars
  • 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

How to Apply

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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmenthealthcare

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