Via the ASRT Foundation, the scholarship helps provide financial assistance for the training of future RTTs

Through the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation, the Elekta Radiation Therapy Scholarship provides a $5,000 endowment to support aspiring U.S.-based radiation therapists. Elekta has named six students as winners of the company’s 2025–2026 scholarship, assisting them as they complete their clinical training and prepare to enter the field.

“For nearly 20 years Elekta has shown support of qualified radiation therapists entering the workforce through this scholarship,” said Steve Hardy, chief operating officer for the ASRT Foundation and executive vice president of development and corporate relations. “Their steadfast partnership with the ASRT Foundation allows students vital financial support needed to complete radiation therapy programs amid vacancy rates that are at an all-time high across all radiation therapy and medical imaging practice areas.”

This year’s recipients are Aisha Alamri, Jennifer Allen, Olivia Felder, Sydney Kast, Alyssa Klopatek and Taylor Rice.

Aisha Alamri: Uplifted by belief and driven toward advancing radiation therapy

Wayne State University radiation therapy student Aisha Alamri describes the Elekta scholarship as more than financial aid – it’s an affirmation of her potential in a field she passionately pursues. Growing up where higher education was never guaranteed, she explains: “This scholarship is not just about money…it’s an uplifting statement of faith that I will be successful and make something of myself in this field.”

“This scholarship is not just about money…it’s an uplifting statement of faith that I will be successful and make something of myself in this field.”

With the burden of tuition eased, Aisha can dive deeper into her coursework, clinical rotations, and professional growth – each step bringing her closer to her goal of becoming a medical dosimetrist. Her gratitude extends beyond personal relief – she sees Elekta’s investment as a catalyst that will one day allow her to give back to future students and the broader cancer-care community.

Jennifer Allen: Inspired to pay it forward

Balancing coursework and the financial strain of higher education, Jennifer dreams of becoming a compassionate, skilled radiation therapist who gives back to her community and to ASRT.

“Your gift has truly lightened my load and inspires me to continue pushing forward. I hope to one day give back to others the way you have given to me.”

“Thanks to your generosity, I’m able to focus more on my studies and less on the financial burden,” she writes. “Your gift has truly lightened my load and inspires me to continue pushing forward. I hope to one day give back to others the way you have given to me.”

Olivia Feider: Driven by her father’s legacy

After losing her dad to cancer in 2023, Olivia discovered radiation therapy through his positive treatment experiences. Now a student at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, she will spend her final year in Central Wisconsin on a clinical internship.

“Being recognized by your organization is such a strong reminder of how much impact a single act of kindness from a community of strangers can make.”

“Being recognized by your organization is such a strong reminder of how much impact a single act of kindness from a community of strangers can make,” Olivia reflects. “Your generous gift will help me pay for almost my entire summer session at clinicals and allow me to focus fully on developing my skills.”

Sydney Kast: Overcoming financial anxiety amid personal loss

Growing up with a single parent after her father’s death from leukemia, Sydney has shouldered both tuition and living expenses through part-time work – at times at the expense of her grades. She’ll soon begin her senior internship at UW Health Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, where the inability to work during clinical hours weighed heavily on her mind.

“Receiving this scholarship has relieved that stress, allowing me to concentrate on my education, become the best radiation therapist I can be and give back to others…”

“I have always worried about my finances, which led to a lot of anxiety and overworking myself,” Sydney explains. “Receiving this scholarship has relieved that stress, allowing me to concentrate on my education, become the best radiation therapist I can be and give back to others, just like those who supported both of my parents during their cancer treatments.”

Alyssa Klopatek: Dedicating her journey to a lost supporter

Alyssa faced unimaginable grief when her boyfriend of four years died in a snowmobile accident. He had been her biggest cheerleader in pursuing a career in radiation therapy.

“This scholarship is meaningful reassurance that my hard work has been recognized, especially by a company so crucial to the field.”

“After receiving the congratulations, all I could think about was how proud he would be – I can hear him saying, ‘I told you so,’” she says. “This scholarship is meaningful reassurance that my hard work has been recognized, especially by a company so crucial to the field.”

Taylor Rice: Finding relief and reassurance to thrive

Taylor entered her program worried about financing tuition and living expenses, never expecting to be chosen. When she received the award notification, she says she was “ecstatic” – and profoundly relieved.

“You have given me the reassurance that I deeply needed to keep going and work hard. Worrying less about money gives students more time to think about growth in their personal lives, education and future career.”

“You have given me the reassurance that I deeply needed to keep going and work hard,” Taylor shares. “Worrying less about money gives students more time to think about growth in their personal lives, education and future career.”

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