What is the API Scholarship?
API awards scholarships opportunities to exceptional students pursuing careers as Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT). In 2026, API will be offering eight scholarships:
- (4) $5,000 scholarships for MLS students who have completed their 2nd year
- (4) $2,500 scholarships for MLT students who have completed their 1st year
After granting more than 80 scholarships to clinical laboratory science students over the past 18 years, API continues this storied scholarship opportunity to stand out students in their rising junior and/or senior years.
“American Proficiency Institute takes seriously the nation’s need for qualified medical laboratory scientists,” explained Sue Harmer, API President. “It is heartening to see the success of past API Scholarship recipients and their contributions to the clinical laboratory,” noted Harmer, herself a medical technologist. “Supporting the next generation of laboratorians is a responsibility we hold dearly.”
Important Dates:
- Applications Open: March 2, 2026
- Applications Close: April 30, 2026
- Winners Announced: June 15, 2026
Who is Eligible?
The API Scholarship is open to students in an MLS program who have completed their second year and to students in an MLT program who have completed their first year. Applicants should exhibit:
- Academic excellence
- Leadership potential
- A commitment to making a positive impact in healthcare