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Purpose
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to CGC applicants, especially those who would bring unique perspectives to the genetic counseling profession. ABGC's DEIJ Committee will utilize the following applicant questions and long form response question, to evaluate these applications. This application window will close on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Eligibility
  • Candidates must be testing during the February 2026 exam cycle.
  • Candidates must be a graduate or in their last semester of an approved ACGC program.
    • If you are a 2026 graduate, please have your program director send a letter to Sydney Von Holten (svonholten@smithbucklin.com) confirming you are on track to graduate from your program. If we do not receive this letter of confirmation from your program director, your application will not be considered for the scholarship.
  • Candidates may only receive the scholarship once in a three-year cycle.
Requirements

Candidates will be required to submit the following:
  • Completed application
  • Response to the question: "What diverse perspective(s) do you bring to the genetic counseling profession (e.g., developed through personal experiences, volunteer work or service to distinct communities), and how would obtaining your CGC credential be impactful on the profession? (e.g., intended geographical area of practice or specialty, plan to serve others)"
    • Essay, Audio, Video

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