Georgia Southern Student Awarded $5,000 National Scholarship for Radiation Therapy Studies

August 16, 2024

Radiation therapy student Adrianna Harper is one of six students awarded a national scholarship by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Foundation.

The Elekta Radiation Therapy Scholarship, established in 2006 by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), provides financial support to students who are committed to a career in radiation therapy.

“This scholarship has lifted an immense amount of weight off of my family’s shoulders,” said Harper. “Due to the generosity of Elekta and the ASRT Foundation, I now have an opportunity to complete the remainder of my program without the burden of financial stress.”  

The $5,000 scholarship will help support Harper’s educational expenses, allowing her to focus more on her studies and practical training.

“With financial obstacles out of the way, I can fully focus my attention towards succeeding in my academic endeavors. The additional funding from this scholarship will ultimately help me as a professional. Since I will be able to more fully focus my attention on my academics, I will sequentially have a more solid foundation of knowledge moving forward into my career as a radiation therapist.”

Awarded annually based on a rigorous selection process that considers academic achievements, leadership qualities, passion for the discipline and career goals, this accolade is a testament to Harper’s outstanding academic performance and unwavering commitment to advancing the field of radiation therapy.

“This scholarship has motivated me as I begin to make the transition into my first clinical rotation. Knowing that my hard work and dedication has been recognized by Elekta and the ASRT Foundation has instilled a sense of pride and motivation within me. I am very grateful for this opportunity and am honored to be a scholarship recipient. This scholarship has made me even more eager to join this field, now that I can first hand see the support that I will be surrounded by in this community.”

After graduation, Harper plans on taking the skills and knowledge she has obtained from Georgia Southern University and work in an oncology center as a radiation therapist. Additionally, Harper aspires to work on the philanthropy side of oncology and assist with fundraising events to raise funds to support cancer patients across the nation.