Bob Gay Student Scholarship
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 2024 scholarship will receive funding from ASCT Services to attend the 2024 ASCT Annual Conference, May 17-18, 2024 in San Diego, California where they will receive their award. To learn more, visit ASCT Services.
2024 Scholarship Applications
If you are interested in applying for the 2024 scholarship, please reference the 2023 application and required scholarship information below for required information and details that will apply next year. Once the application has been updated for 2024, it will be posted below.
Congratulations to the 2023 Bob Gay Scholarship Winners!
Recipients were recognized this year at the 2023 ASCT Annual Conference held in Cleveland.
2023 Winners
Jessica Coyne, Cleveland Clinic School of Cytotechnology, Cleveland, Ohio
Elizabeth Webster, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
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.