Scholarship Program

Purpose of the APCR Scholarship:

The APCR Scholarship supports program coordinators who demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, engagement in radiology education, and application of knowledge gained at the AAR Annual Meeting to strengthen their programs and the APCR community.

Selection Philosophy:

The APCR Scholarship is intended to expand access to professional development for program coordinators who demonstrate a commitment to advancing radiology education and who are likely to apply and share what they learn with their programs and the APCR community.

Notification for Scholarship Applications:

Scholarship application details will be shared through the APCR website, social media platforms, and the APCR newsletter. Applicants must complete the application, describing how attending the conference will benefit both the coordinator and their program, as well as outlining their financial need. As part of the application process, applicants are required to provide support from their Program Director or Department Chair. Applicants will need to share the designated Microsoft Office Form with their Program Director or Department Chair and ensure that the form is completed by the October 30, 2026 deadline.

Ready to Apply?

Please click the links below to access the required forms:

MS Form Application Link: APCR Annual Meeting Scholarship Application – Collaboration

MS Form Endorsement Link: APCR Scholarship Program Director/Department Chair Endorsement – Collaboration

Both the applicant’s scholarship application and the Program Director or Department Chair’s endorsement form must be submitted by October 30, 2026.

Scholarship Selection Committee:
The APCR Scholarship Selection Committee, with final approval from the APCR Board of Directors, will review all applications. Selected recipients will be notified by November 13, 2026. Awardees will be recognized during the AAR Annual Meeting, and announced via the APCR website, social media, and newsletter.

Testimonials from the 2026 APCR Scholarship Recipients
My time at AAR through the APCR Scholarship was incredibly valuable and meaningful. I attended APCR presentations that directly relate to my role, particularly sessions focused on communication between residencies, collaboration between coordinators and program leadership, and practical ways to improve our processes. These discussions were not only relevant, but immediately applicable to the work I do every day.

In addition, I had the opportunity to attend sessions that addressed issues important to radiology in general. The presentations were extremely enlightening, but I also greatly appreciated the opportunity to comment/ask questions following each session. I was able to develop a better understanding of other programs and the challenges in our field that I hadn’t previously considered. It was energizing to be part of conversations that look beyond individual programs and focus on the bigger picture.

Most importantly, this experience allowed me to connect with other coordinators. Through these conversations, I realized how many challenges we share, as well as how differently we each navigate them. That sense of shared experience, combined with the diversity of perspectives, reinforced how strong and supportive this community truly is. AAR and APCR foster a space where collaboration, learning, and growth are encouraged, and it is a community I genuinely want to remain involved in as we work together to improve and expand for the future.

~Julia Zygmunt, Interventional Radiology Program Coordinator, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

I am truly grateful for the opportunity the APCR scholarship afforded me to attend AAR's 2026 Annual Meeting. It was a unique and meaningful experience to be surrounded by program coordinators, new and seasoned, who are passionate about what they do. I was able to ask my burning questions, gain diverse perspectives, and gather practical suggestions and updates to share with my program director. I especially valued the roundtables, where I joined informal, focused discussions with peers who understand the nuances of radiology education. I may have arrived as a stranger, but I left having met many wonderful people, with connections and a sense of community that I will carry forward.

~Caroline Carswell, Interventional Radiology Residency Program Coordinator, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill