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Kay Clendenen Surgical Technologist Memorial Endowed Scholarship

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The Kay Clendenen Surgical Technologist Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 by the family of Kay Clendenen in memory and honor of her dedication to initiating, implementing, teaching, and directing the El Centro Surgical Technologist Program from 1976 to 1990.

Award $750 Spring Only

Closes in 14 days, 1 November 2026

Who it is for, in the provider's words

  • Which collegeKay Clendenen Surgical Technologist Memorial Endowed Scholarship - Dallas College
  • Who can applyEligibility Criteria Major in Surgical Technology Must be accepted and registered into the Surgical Technologist Program; be advancing through the program from fall to spring or spring to summer semester and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA Must have completed the five prerequisite courses for the Surgical Technology Program with a minimum 3.0 GPA Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Dallas College before the period of the award Must be a United States citizen Must be a diligent student who is trying to gain skills to make a better life for themselves and demonstrate they understand the health and well-being of the patient is the top priority in the healthcare industry.
  • CitizenshipMust be a United States citizen
  • Who can applyThe Kay Clendenen Surgical Technologist Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 by the family of Kay Clendenen in memory and honor of her dedication to initiating, implementing, teaching, and directing the El Centro Surgical Technologist Program from 1976 to 1990. Her goal was to answer a need in the Dallas community for qualified Surgical Technologists and provide additional employment opportunities within the healthcare industry.
  • Who can applyIt is also intended as a testament to her entire career in nursing, attending to the medical needs of others, from her graduation in 1959 to her death in 2002. Eligibility Criteria Major in Surgical Technology Must be accepted and registered into the Surgical Technologist Program;
  • Who can applybe advancing through the program from fall to spring or spring to summer semester and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA Must have completed the five prerequisite courses for the Surgical Technology Program with a minimum 3.0 GPA Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Dallas College before the period of the award Must be a United States citizen Must be a diligent student who is trying to gain skills to make a better life for themselves and demonstrate they understand the health and well-being of the patient is the top priority
  • Who can applyin the healthcare industry. Must meet federal guidelines for financial need. Applicants must complete the entire FAFSA process. ESSAY REQUIRED You'll be considered for this scholarship in both the Fall and Spring semesters with one application per academic year. Please note, being awarded for the Fall semester doesn't automatically mean you'll receive it again in the Spring.
  • Who can applyCampus/Major School of Health Sciences, Surgical Technology

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Deadline
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Name
Kay Clendenen Surgical Technologist Memorial Endowed ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Provider
Dallas CollegeRead on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
What it provides
The Kay Clendenen Surgical Technologist Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 by the family of Kay Clendenen in memory and honor of her dedication to initiating, implementing, teaching, and directing the El Centro Surgical Technologist Program from 1976 to 1990. Her goal was to answer a need in the Dallas community for qualified Surgical Technologists and provide additional employment opportunities within the healthcare industry. It is also intended as a testament to her entire career in nursing, attending to the medical needs of others, from her graduation in 1959 to her death in 2002. Eligibility Criteria Major in Surgical Technology Must be accepted and registered into the Surgical Technologist Program; be advancing through the program from fall to spring or spring to summer semester and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA Must have completed the five prerequisite courses for the Surgical Technology Program with a minimum 3.0 GPA Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Dallas College before the period of the award Must be a United States citizen Must be a diligent student who is trying to gain skills to make a better life for themselves and demonstrate they understand the health and well-being of the patient is the top priority in the healthcare industry. Must meet federal guidelines for financial need. Applicants must complete the entire FAFSA process. ESSAY REQUIRED You'll be considered for this scholarship in both the Fall and Spring semesters with one application per academic year. Please note, being awarded for the Fall semester doesn't automatically mean you'll receive it again in the Spring.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Amount
Award $750 Spring OnlyRead on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Deadline
Deadline 11/01/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
How to apply
You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application. To complete the General Application, please sign in .Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Which college
Kay Clendenen Surgical Technologist Memorial Endowed Scholarship - Dallas CollegeRead on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Who can apply
Eligibility Criteria Major in Surgical Technology Must be accepted and registered into the Surgical Technologist Program; be advancing through the program from fall to spring or spring to summer semester and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA Must have completed the five prerequisite courses for the Surgical Technology Program with a minimum 3.0 GPA Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Dallas College before the period of the award Must be a United States citizen Must be a diligent student who is trying to gain skills to make a better life for themselves and demonstrate they understand the health and well-being of the patient is the top priority in the healthcare industry.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Citizenship
Must be a United States citizenRead on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Who can apply
The Kay Clendenen Surgical Technologist Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2003 by the family of Kay Clendenen in memory and honor of her dedication to initiating, implementing, teaching, and directing the El Centro Surgical Technologist Program from 1976 to 1990. Her goal was to answer a need in the Dallas community for qualified Surgical Technologists and provide additional employment opportunities within the healthcare industry.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Who can apply
It is also intended as a testament to her entire career in nursing, attending to the medical needs of others, from her graduation in 1959 to her death in 2002. Eligibility Criteria Major in Surgical Technology Must be accepted and registered into the Surgical Technologist Program;Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Who can apply
be advancing through the program from fall to spring or spring to summer semester and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA Must have completed the five prerequisite courses for the Surgical Technology Program with a minimum 3.0 GPA Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Dallas College before the period of the award Must be a United States citizen Must be a diligent student who is trying to gain skills to make a better life for themselves and demonstrate they understand the health and well-being of the patient is the top priorityRead on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Who can apply
in the healthcare industry. Must meet federal guidelines for financial need. Applicants must complete the entire FAFSA process. ESSAY REQUIRED You'll be considered for this scholarship in both the Fall and Spring semesters with one application per academic year. Please note, being awarded for the Fall semester doesn't automatically mean you'll receive it again in the Spring.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
Who can apply
Campus/Major School of Health Sciences, Surgical TechnologyRead on 2026-10-11 from https://dallascollege.academicworks.com/opportunities/18198
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