Deborah Sawyer Memorial Scholarship

The North Carolina Society of Histotechnology (NCSH) established a Memorial Scholarship to

honor the life of one of our dedicated fellow histologist and long time society supporter, Mrs.

Deborah Sawyer. The scholarship will be presented annually at the North Carolina Society of

Histotechnology Spring Meeting. The scholarship is sponsored by the NCSH. A $250.00

monetary award will be presented on a reimbursement basis.

The scholarship is to be used for educational purposes: Meeting registration fees, hotel, travel,

NSH on-line education offerings (webinars, Live Learning Center) or other educational

materials, etc. Receipts must be sent to the NCSH Treasurer. Funds not used within the two

year period will revert to scholarship fund.

This Award will be presented to the recipient that, in the opinion of the Awards Committee,

embodies the qualities of dedication and devotion to the profession of Histotechnology, and

wishes to further their histology knowledge through educational offerings. Selection of the

recipient for this award will be made by the Awards Committee.

DEADLINE: postmarked or emailed by, Friday, February 27, 2026.

Scholarship Criteria

Must be a current Member of NCSH.

If Not already a member of the National Society for Histotechnology, funds will automatically

be deducted for membership.

Applicants must submit the following to the Awards Committee:

1. Confidential written evaluation/recommendation of the applicant/nominee by his/her

employer, instructor, supervisor, and/or pathologist or director attesting to financial

need, service and dedication to the field of Histotechnology.

2. Personal Statement to include Plans of Utilization of the scholarship is to be submitted

by the applicant. These plans must be completed within two years after the scholarship

is awarded.

3. Permanent address where the reimbursements may be mailed.

4. Preference will be given to those individuals who are currently studying for their HT or

HTL exam or recently acquired their HT or HTL certification.