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Sonography Student Scholarships

Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Foundation

The SDMS Foundation Sonography Student Scholarship Program provides a $2,500 scholarship to a sonography student who has been accepted or is currently enrolled in an educational program in diagnostic medical sonography or cardiovascular technology that has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP). Two (2) sonography student scholarships will be awarded each year. Scholarships can be used for tuition, books, or educational fees.

Scholarship Application Deadline

June 30 for future educational expenses to be incurred July 1 through December 31
December 31 for future educational expenses to be incurred January 1 through June 30

Scholarship Process

All applications must be completed online. Completed applications are reviewed based on eligibility criteria and availability of scholarship funds.
All applicants will be notified by email once the scholarship has been awarded. Please allow up to sixty (60) days after the published scholarship deadline for the applications to be processed and evaluated.
Within three (3) weeks of the scholarship being awarded, a check will be mailed to the scholarship recipient.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong Relevance to Diagnostic Medical Sonography

For research grants: the project must focus on an issue directly relevant to sonography — whether improving imaging technique, patient care quality, safety/ergonomics for sonographers, education/training in sonography, or technology/physics of ultrasound.

For student or advanced-degree scholarships: applicant should be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited sonography or cardiovascular-technology program (or related advanced degree).

Predictor: The stronger and more specific the tie to sonography practice, education, or improvement — the better.

2. Clear Hypothesis or Educational / Training Goal + Feasible Plan

Research proposals must be well-defined, with a clear research question, feasible methodology (data collection/analysis), and realistic scope given the modest funding (US $1,000–5,000)

For scholarship/training/grant-to-attend-conference proposals — clear demonstration of need or benefit (tuition support, certification exam support, education benefit) improves competitiveness.

Predictor: Well-structured, realistic proposals with clearly articulated aims or goals for educational/grant support are favored.

3. Demonstrated Institutional or Program Support, and Ethical/Regulatory Compliance (when relevant)

For research involving human subjects or patient data: applicants must provide proof of Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Human Subjects Research approval (as applicable).

The applicant’s employer, institution, or training program must support the time and/or resources required for the project — demonstrating feasibility.

Predictor: Institutional backing and regulatory compliance strengthen the proposal.

4. Commitment to Dissemination — Publishing / Sharing Results

The SDMS Foundation expects recipients of Research Grants (and undergraduate research grants) to submit their findings to the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS) for possible publication.

This ensures that funded research contributes to the wider sonography community’s knowledge base.

Predictor: Proposals that plan for publication and broader dissemination signal value for the community and are looked upon favorably.

5. Suitability of Scope & Budget to Funding Level

Given that SDMS funding for research grants ranges around US $1,000 to US $5,000, successful proposals typically have a modest, focused scope — pilot studies, small-scale observations, audits, quality/improvement studies, training or equipment upgrades, not large-scale trials.

For scholarships and educational grants — budget should match realistic costs (tuition fees, certification exam fees, conference attendance, etc.) and demonstrate need or benefit.

Predictor: Realistically scoped proposals aligned to funding amounts have higher success likelihood.

6. Continuous Sonography-Specific Membership and Eligibility Compliance

To apply for most SDMS Foundation grants or scholarships, the applicant must be a current member of SDMS at both time of application and payment.

For student scholarships: enrollment in a CAAHEP-accredited sonography program is required.

Predictor: Ensuring all eligibility criteria (membership + accreditation/enrollment) are met is essential; non-compliance immediately disqualifies the application.

7. For Student/Training-Focused Grants: Clear Benefit to Career Development

Scholarships (student or advanced-degree) should clearly help in achieving certification, advancing education, or reducing financial burden — demonstrating how the grant contributes to the applicant’s professional growth.

For Clinical Instructor grants: demonstrating mentorship, teaching impact, and contribution to training environment adds value.

Predictor: Proposals that articulate how the award advances the applicant’s education or career in sonography are more competitive.

📋 Quick “SDMS-Foundation Grant/Scholarship Readiness Checklist”

✅ Item	Why It Matters
Proposal/study is directly related to sonography or sonography education/training	Must align with SDMS purpose
Clear aims or goals, with a feasible plan and timeline	Funding is modest; must be realistic
Applicant is current SDMS member + meets any program-specific eligibility (enrollment/accreditation)	Eligibility requirement
Institutional program support / IRB or regulatory approval (if required)	Demonstrates feasibility & compliance
Budget matches scope and funding limits	Avoids over-ambitious/unrealistic proposals
Plan for dissemination/publication (especially for research)	Maximizes community benefit
For education/training grants: clear benefit to career path (tuition/exam/conference support)	Aligns with scholarship intent
Compliance with grant submission guidelines (forms, deadlines, membership status)	Prevents administrative rejection
If clinical-instructor or training-related: demonstration of teaching/mentorship role and impact	Reflects teaching/training benefit
For student grants: proof of enrollment in accredited program + supporting documents	Eligibility + fairness

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Eligibility Requirements

Failure to meet any of the following scholarship eligibility requirements will result in an application being disqualified. If disqualified, the applicant's response to the essay questions will not be reviewed/considered.
To be eligible for a Sonography Student Scholarship, an individual must:

Be a current individual SDMS member at the time of scholarship application, award, and date of payment;
Be accepted or enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited sonography educational program. Scholarships are only made available for enrollment in educational programs located in the United States; and
Fully complete the SDMS Foundation Sonography Student Scholarship online application, including required essay questions and required attachments (including Federal Student Aid Report (FAFSA)) before the application deadline;
Remain enrolled in the sonography educational program after the application is submitted and at least 90 days after the application period ends; and
Have not previously received an SDMS Foundation Sonography Student Scholarship.

NOTE: Only one SDMS Foundation grant and one SDMS Foundation Scholarship may be awarded to the same individual within a calendar year. An individual may receive the SDMS Foundation Student Scholarship and the SDMS Advanced Degree Scholarship up to one time each within their lifetime.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 15301 Spectrum Dr Ste 155, Addison, TX 75001

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