About the Scholarship
The Columbia Chapter of the Health Physics Society, in conjunction with the Herbert M. Parker Foundation, is proud to announce the Herbert M. Parker scholarship award of $1,000 to a student in a health physics-related educational path at an accredited institution (community college, university).
The Herbert M. Parker Scholarship for education in the radiological sciences memorializes Mr. Parker and his many significant contributions to radiation protection, radiation biology, the environment and radiotherapy. The scholarship supports scientific and educational activities that further develop technical advances and enhance public understanding of science and technology as applied to health and the environment.
Eligibility & Document Checklist
☑ Eligible fields of study in the radiological sciences include, but are not limited to:
✓ Health physics/radiation protection;
✓ Nuclear engineering;
✓ X-ray/nuclear medicine; or
✓ Health physics certification.
☑ GPA 3.0 or higher
☑ Letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher or college instructor
☑ Transcript of grades (it is acceptable to send a photocopy, faxed copy, or a downloaded copy of a transcript as long as the copy is legible and contains the required information)
☑ A 1,000-word essay on “My Profession in the Radiological Sciences”