To become an EKG technician, you need a degree.
Most often, students choose to complete an associate’s-level degree program in this field, which provides them with the skills in electrocardiography, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and cardiac rehabilitation that they need to work as successful EKG technicians in hospitals and medical facilities around the World.
Some of the advantages of acquiring an Associate’s in EKG Technician Training Degree include: individuals obtain an advanced education in only one to two years; graduates are presented with many career opportunities that are expected to grow much faster than average according to the Bureau of Labor and individuals who complete these degree programs are rewarded with awesome salaries of between $20,000 and $40,000 per year.
Most colleges and universities that offer an associate’s degree program in this field of study are relatively inexpensive.
Even better, there are many grant and/or scholarship options that are available to students who wish to obtain a degree in EKG technician training.
Many times, those options can either partially or completely fund students’ educational programs in this field.
Here are some of the available options…
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Anne Jones Scholarship
The Anne Jones Scholarship was established in 2005, and it is funded through the Society for Vascular Ultrasound.
A total of $2,500 is granted to eligible students who are enrolled in an accredited vascular ultrasound technology program.
Eligible candidates for the Anne Jones Scholarship must possess the following: full-time enrollment in a vascular ultrasound technology degree program, a GPA of at least 3.5, a scholarship application, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation.
Scholarship applications can be submitted online or through the mail to the Society for Vascular Ultrasound’s National Office.
Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity was established in 2001, and it is funded through the American Society of Echocardiography.
The biggest attribute of this opportunity for financial aid is that financial need is not a required prerequisite to apply.
A total of $1,000 is rewarded to applicants who possess: enrollment in a cardiovascular ultrasound program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, letters of nomination, and good academic standing.
Applications for the Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship can be submitted online or through the mail to the American Society of Echocardiography Foundation.
Scholarship of Excellence Award
The Scholarship of Excellence Award rewards $1,000 to students who meet the following prerequisites: current enrollment in a college or university that is a member of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions; the successful completion of at least 1 term of study at their college of enrollment; a personal essay; unique accomplishments; academic achievements; and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Applications for this scholarship opportunity can be submitted online or through the mail to the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions.
Sonography Student Scholarship Program
This program is a relatively new scholarship opportunity that is offered by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Foundation.
Each year, this foundation grants two scholarships that amount to $2,500 each to qualified applicants who meet the following requirements: current enrollment in either a diagnostic medical sonography program or a cardiovascular technology program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs; good academic standing; financial need; and personal essays.
This scholarship may be used to fund tuition, book, and other educational costs. Applications for the Sonography Student Scholarship Program must be submitted online through the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Foundation’s website.
Pearson Benjamin Cummings Allied Health Student Scholarship:
This scholarship is rewarded to students who are enrolled in educational programs for allied health professions, which include EKG technician training and degree programs.
A total of $1,000 is funded to qualified applicants through the Benjamin Cummings Fund, which is an imprint of the Pearson Foundation. Qualified candidates for this scholarship opportunity must submit a personal essay with their application by mail or email.
Other Funding Options: The Job Corps Program
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps program offers training to become an EKG Technician, and is something you should definitely investigate if you are between the ages of 16-24 and are financially disadvantaged. If accepted into the program you are eligible to have all your costs covered; schooling, housing, meals and even an allowance. They will even help find you a job after you graduate. Good deal!
Federal Grants
Need based grants like the Federal Pell grant can be applied towards most accredited programs in all fields, but eligibility is based on family income.
Nevertheless, the Pell grant can pay in excess of $5,000 per year and it costs you nothing to apply – all you need to do is submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
This is definitely something you should do regardless of your financial status – this same application is also used by state authorities too, so by submitting it, you automatically apply for all relevant grants and funding options.
Good luck!
