Radiation therapy student Adrianna Harper receives ASRT scholarship
Adrianna Harper, a radiation therapy student in the Waters College of Health Professions, is one of six students awarded a scholarship by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Foundation (ASRT).
The Elekta Radiation Therapy Scholarship, established in 2006 by 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 toward succeeding in my academic endeavors," Harper said. "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 and based on a rigorous selection process that considers academic achievements, leadership qualities, passion for the discipline and career goals, this accolade drives Harper further.
“This scholarship has motivated me as I begin to make the transition into my first clinical rotation," she said. "Knowing that my hard work and dedication have 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 firsthand see the support that I will be surrounded by in this community.”
After graduation, Harper hopes to work in an oncology center as a radiation therapist. Additionally, she aspires to work on the philanthropy side of oncology by raising funds to support cancer patients.