2025 Chris Keegan Memorial Educator Scholarship – Applications Due April 30!

ARC/STSA educators play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of surgical technologists and surgical assistants, ensuring they are prepared to meet the demands of the operating room and advocating for their patients.

The Chris Keegan Memorial Educator Scholarships supports ARC/STSA surgical technology and surgical assisting educators, and/or program directors, with funding for professional development activities.

Chris Keegan, MA, CST, FAST, was a surgical technology program director, volunteer leader of the ARC/STSA, and advocate of professional growth for educators. In her memory, the 2025 scholarship is dedicated to empowering educators by providing three conference registrations and hotel for two nights at AccredX 2025 in Louisville, KY. This is a terrific opportunity to learn and grow!

Click on the application link below for submission requirements. All submissions are due Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

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2024 Scholarship Awardees

In 2024, the ARC/STSA awarded a total of $3,000 in combined scholarships- six $500 for each student. Click the image below to read more from our 2024 scholarship recipients.

2023 Scholarship Awardees

In 2023, the ARC/STSA awarded a total of $6,000 in combined scholarships – ten $500 scholarships for students and one $1000 scholarship for educators. Click the image below to read more from our 2023 scholarship recipients.