Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award
Award: $1,000
Application, verification of enrollment in an accredited respiratory care training program, official transcript verifying a minimum 3.0 GPA, an original referenced paper on some aspect of respiratory care, and letters of recommendation are required to be submitted. Award consists a certificate of recognition, coach airfare, one night lodging, and registration for the AARC Congress.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College senior, College junior, College sophomore
- Respiratory Therapy Technician, Respiratory Care
William W. Burgin Jr. MD Education Recognition Award
Award: $2,500
Application, letter from director of admissions verifying enrollment in an accredited Associate Degree respiratory care educational program, an original referenced paper on some aspect of respiratory care, original essay of at least 1,200 words describing how this award will assist the applicant in reaching the objective of a degree and the candidate's ultimate goals of leadership in health care are required to be submitted. Award consists of a certificate of recognition, one night lodging and registration for the AARC Congress.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore
- Respiratory Therapy Technician, Respiratory Care
NBRC/AMP Robert M. Lawrence, MD Education Recognition Award
Award: $2,500
Application, letter from the director of admissions verifying enrollment in an accredited baccalaureate degree respiratory care educational program, an original referenced paper on some aspect of respiratory care, an original essay of at least 1,200 words describing how this award will assist the applicant in reaching the objective of a degree and the candidate's ultimate goals of leadership in health care, and letters of recommendation are required to be submitted. Award consists of a certificate of recognition, coach airfare, one night lodging, and registration for the AARC Congress.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College junior
- Respiratory Therapy Technician, Respiratory Care
C/AMP Gareth B. Gish, MS, RRT Memorial Postgraduate Education Recognition Award
Award: $1,500
Applicant must be a respiratory therapist with at least a baccalaureate degree and a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Application; proof of acceptance into an advanced degree program of a fully-accredited school and proof of candidacy for a degree, three letters of ; reference attesting to the applicant's character, academic ability, and professional commitment; and essay consisting of at least 1,200 words describing how the ward will assist the applicant in reaching the candidate's ultimate goals of leadership in health care are required to be submitted. Award consists of a certificate of recognition, coach airfare, and one night lodging and registration for the AARC Congress. May also include cash award up to $1,500.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study
- Respiratory Therapy Technician, Respiratory Care
William F. Miller, MD Postgraduate Education Recognition Award
Award: $1,500
Applicant must be a respiratory therapist with at least a baccalaureate degree and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Application; proof of acceptance into an advanced degree program of a fully-accredited school and proof of the applicant's candidacy for a degree; three letters of reference attesting to the candidate's character, academic ability, and professional commitment; and essay of at least 1,200 words describing how the award will assist the applicant in reaching the objective of a degree and the candidate's ultimate goals of leadership in health care, and letters of recommendation are required to be submitted. Award consists of a certificate of recognition, coach airfare, one night lodging, and registration for the AARC Congress.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study
- Respiratory Therapy Technician
Charles W. Serby COPD Research Fellowship
Award: $1,000
All fellows will be selected by ARCF Trustees from researchers having high quality abstracts accepted for presentation at AARC Congress. Since all accepted abstracts are considered, no formal application is required. Under special circumstances determined by the ARCF Board of Trustees, fellowships may be awarded to highly qualified researchers identified through other sources.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy Technician
Monaghan/Trudell Fellowship for Aerosol Technique Development
Award: $1,000
All fellows will be selected by ARCF Trustees from researchers having high quality abstracts accepted for presentation at AARC Congress. Since all accepted abstracts are considered, no formal application is required. Under special circumstances determined by the ARCF Board of Trustees, fellowships may be awarded to highly qualified researchers identified through other sources. Fellowship is intended to support projects dealing with aerosol delivery issues. Projects may include modeling studies, in-vitro studies, or clinical studies.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Respiratory Therapy Technician
Philips Respironics Fellowship in Non-Invasive Respiratory Care
Award: $1,000
All fellows will be selected by ARCF Trustees from researchers having high quality abstracts accepted for presentation at AARC Congress. Since all accepted abstracts are considered, no formal application is required. Under special circumstances determined by the ARCF Board of Trustees, fellowships may be awarded to highly qualified researchers identified through other sources. Fellowship is designed to foster projects dealing with non-invasive techniques to provide ventilatory support. Projects can be device development, device evaluation, cost effectiveness analysis, or education programs.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Respiratory Therapy Technician, Respiratory Care
Care Fusion Fellowship in Neonatal and Pediatric Therapists
Award: $1,000
All fellows will be selected by ARCF Trustees from researchers having high quality abstracts accepted for presentation at AARC Congress. Since all accepted abstracts are considered, no formal application is required. Under special circumstances determined by the ARCF Board of Trustees, fellowships may be awarded to highly qualified researchers identified through other sources. Fellowship is designed to foster projects in the field of neonatal and pediatric critical care. Projects involving original research in mechanical ventilation issues using bench models, animal models or human subjects are encouraged.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy Technician
Forrest M. Bird, M.D., Ph.D., Sc.D. Lifetime Scientific Achievement Award
Award: -
Nominations will be invited from the AARC Board of Medical Advisors, the Board of Directors of the American Association for Respiratory Care, the Trustees of the American Respiratory Care Foundation, National Board for Respiratory Care and the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. The nominating group is responsible for submitting the following: A complete and current biographical report on their nominee (curriculum vitae). Only one nominee (who is not a past recipient of the award) is allowed from each group; a statement, including data, which indicates the basis for the nomination, keeping the principle criterion of 'outstanding scientific contributions' in mind. They should illustrate the nominee's impact on respiratory care through the training of physicians and therapists, noting their accomplishments, and through publications and lectures; and a brief personal comment on their candidate's interests and activities outside of medicine (i.e. civic, family, hobby). Award includes a plaque, coach airfare, one night lodging, and registration for the AARC Congress.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study
- Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy Technician
Dr. Charles H. Hudson Award for Cardiopulmonary Public Health
Award: -
Applicant must submit a typed letter of 1,000 words or less that answers each of the following questions as appropriate for the nominee. How has the nominee promoted cardiopulmonary health and wellness? Outline and describe major activities, events, research, or public policy the nominee has affected. Describe how public cardiopulmonary health and awareness have been influenced through the efforts of the nominee. Why is the nominee a role model for others in terms of public health? How has the nominee promoted the objectives relative to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Please include any supporting documentation and, in the case of an individual, a curriculum vitae, if available. Applicants may include individuals, groups, or organizations whose primary effort has promoted cardiopulmonary health and wellness. Award includes a plaque, coach airfare, one night lodging, and registration for the AARC Congress.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study
- Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy Technician
Thomas L. Petty, M.D. Invacare Award for Excellence in Home Respiratory Care
Award: -
A one-page, typed description of how applicant embodies excellence in home respiratory care relative to the following criteria is required: must currently be working in home respiratory care; must be a respiratory care practitioner; may not be employed by a manufacturer; may be involved in education; as well as the management and organization patient care; and should serve as an active patient advocate in home respiratory care with specific achievements that demonstrate leadership. Preference will be given to individuals who have participated in volunteer community efforts related to home respiratory care, in addition to meeting the medical needs of their patients, a curriculum vitae is required and supporting documentation should be included, if available. Award includes a plaque, coach airfare, one night lodging, and registration for the AARC Congress.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study, Doctoral-level study
- Respiratory Therapy Technician, Respiratory Care
Hector Leon Garza, MD International Achievement Award
Award: -
Applicant must exemplify a dedication to the advancement of safe, effective, and ethical practice of respiratory care in their home country and at the International level; promote the clinical practice and educational development of high quality respiratory outcomes; use evidence based standards of respiratory care appropriate to the special needs and resources of individual nations; facilite interdisciplinary communication regarding respiratory care between allied health professions, the medical specialties, nursing, service companies, and health care industry; encourage the creation and growth of related respiratory care organizations in their home country and internationally; enhance respiratory health promotion, disease prevention and rehabilitation for patients, care givers, and the general public as appropriate in their home country and internationally. Award includes crystal sculpture, coach airfare, one night lodging and registration for the AARC Congress.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy Technician
Dr. Allen DeVilbiss Literary Award
Award: -
Paper addressing new technology or a new application of current technology in respiratory care is required. All papers published in the science journal RESPIRATORY CARE are judged automatically and the selection for awards is based upon the decision of the Editorial Board of the Journal. Award includes certificate of recognition, coach airfare, one night lodging, and registration for the AARC Congress.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Doctoral-level study, Other postgraduate-level study
- All Majors Eligible
INO Therapeutics Literary Award
Award: -
Applicant must be a first-time author who has been published in the science journal RESPIRATORY CARE. All papers published in the science journal RESPIRATORY CARE are judge automatically and the selection of awards is based on the decision of the Editorial Board of the Journal. Cash award, certificate of recognition, coach airfare, one night lodging and registration for the AARC Congress.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- All Majors Eligible
NBRC/AMP H. Frederic Helmholz, Jr., MD Educational Research Fund
Award: $3,000
A Master's Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation with practical value to the respiratory care profession are acceptable submissions by a candidate. Others may submit a research proposal for consideration.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Doctoral-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, Master's-level study
- Respiratory Therapy Technician, Respiratory Care
Parker B. Francis Respiratory Research Grant
Award: $10,000
Awarded to provide financial assistance for research programs dealing with respiratory care and related topics.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Other postgraduate-level study
- Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy Technician
Jerome M. Sullivan Research Fund
Award: -
In general, proposals for either applied clinical research or basic research in respiratory care and cardiopulmonary medicine will be considered. This will include research studies in the theory and practice of respiratory care and respiratory care management and education. A respiratory care practitioner must be designated as principal investigator or co-principal investigator. Award amount depends on quality of proposals and discretion of ARCF Board of Trustees.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Other postgraduate-level study
- Respiratory Care, Respiratory Therapy Technician
Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a doctoral student researching topics relevant to aging and later-life learning. Graduate students whose research focuses on topics relevant to Elderhostel or later-life learning are also encourage to apply.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Doctoral-level study
- Counseling, Psychology, Gerontological Services, Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics, Community Psychology, Social Psychology, Education, Psychology, Psychology, Other, Social Work, School Psychology, Neuroscience, Experimental Psychology, Gerontology
Guide Dogs for the Blind Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is legally blind and is in an undergraduate program at any full-time institution. Selection is based upon transcript, two recommendations, and personal statement.
- United States
- College junior, College senior, College sophomore, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
ERDAS Internship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must use award to pursue graduate studies in photogrammetry and remote sensing.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Other postgraduate-level study, Master's-level study
- Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing
GeoEye Award
Award: -
Applicant must use award to pursue research in remote sensing education and development of applications of high-resolution digital satellite.
- Canada, United States
- College freshman, College junior, Master's-level study, College senior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship
Award: $3,000
Applicant must be a graduate student currently enrolled or intending to enroll in an accredited college or university pursing a program of study which includes surveying, mapping, or photogrammetry.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study, Other postgraduate-level study
- Surveying, Photogrammetry, Mapping
Kenneth J. Osborn Memorial Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled in a college or university pursuing a program of study in preparation for entering the profession of surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, or geospatial information and technology.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College senior, College junior, College sophomore
- Photogrammetry, Mapping, Surveying
BAE Systems Award
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a graduate student and current student member of ASPRS and be the principal author of a paper accepted for publication in the proceedings of the ASPRS annual conference.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study
- All Majors Eligible
Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a graduate or post-doctoral researcher, pursuing remote sensing or other related geospatial information technologies.
- Canada, United States
- Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study
- All Majors Eligible
Davis Putter Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Applicant must be living in the United States and be planning to enroll in an accredited college in the United States. Fund provides grants to students actively working for peace and justice.
- United States
- College freshman, Doctoral-level study, College sophomore, Master's-level study, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award
Award: $6,000
Applicant must be a junior in an Iowa high school or home school program who plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university. Selection is based upon project proposals and letters of recommendation. Approximately 15 juniors are chosen to participate and then complete their projects over the summer between their junior and senior year. In the fall of their senior year they make presentations about their projects at the Hoover Presidential Library Museum in West Branch, Iowa. Recipients must attend an expense-paid weekend in June at the Hoover Historical Complex in West Branch and presentation day in October.
- Iowa
- High school junior
- All Majors Eligible
Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Applicant must be a high school senior who resides in or near a community with Simon properties and plans to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical/vocational school. Selection based upon financial need, academic potential, leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, and career and educational aspirations. Special consideration is given to first-generation college students.
- United States
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Walmart Associate Scholarship
Award: $3,000
Applicant must be enrolling in a United States accredited institution of post-secondary education who is employed a minimum of six months by the application deadline.
- United States
- College junior, Other postgraduate-level study, College senior, Master's-level study, College freshman, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
