Congratulations to our 2024 Recipients!
Congratulations Keishawn Roye
We are thrilled to announce that Keishawn Roye, a promising international student from The Bahamas who is enrolled in the Duke Cardiac Ultrasound Certificate Program, has been awarded the distinguished Aaron S. White grant. This grant will enable Mr. Roye to attend the 2025 ASE Conference.
Currently pursuing advanced studies in cardiac sonography, Roye demonstrates exceptional dedication to improving cardiovascular healthcare in The Bahamas. His commitment to excellence and passion for advancing cardiac care aligns perfectly with the values championed by the Aaron S. White grant program.
This opportunity will allow Mr. Roye to engage with leading cardiology experts, access cutting-edge research, and develop valuable professional connections that will enhance his ability to serve patients in the future. His selection for this grant reflects both his academic merit and his vision for contributing to cardiovascular healthcare in his home country.
Please join us in congratulating Keishawn Roye on this significant achievement!
Congratulations Olivia McAllister, RCS
We are delighted to announce that Olivia McAllister, RCS, of Epping, New Hampshire, has been selected as the recipient of the Aaron S. White Grant. Ms. McAllister currently serves as a cardiac sonographer at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. This grant will enable Ms. McAllister to attend the 2025 ASE Conference.
A distinguished graduate of the Hoffman Heart and Vascular Institute in Hartford, Connecticut, Ms. McAllister earned the Outstanding Student Award during her echo training. In her first year as a registered cardiac sonographer, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the field of echocardiography and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
The selection committee was particularly impressed by Ms. McAllister’s passion for echocardiography, her academic excellence, and her clear vision for contributing to the field. Her passion for bringing new knowledge back to her echo lab at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center exemplifies the spirit of professional collaboration this grant aims to foster.
Please join us in congratulating Olivia McAllister on this wonderful achievement!
Grant Purpose
The Aaron S. White Educational Grants provide financial support to attend CCI-accepted continuing education events for cardiovascular specialty students and CCI registrants. Attending industry events provides valuable insight into the novel developments in technologies or procedures in the cardiovascular field.
Amount
Two grants will be awarded annually, one from each category below*
- One, up to $2,500 USD, will be awarded to a current qualified student
- One, up to $2,500 USD, will be awarded to an active CCI credential holder
Grant amounts are tied to actual event registration fees, accommodation costs, and transportation costs, to be at most $2,500 USD. Applicants can only apply for one of the grants. Food and beverage expenses are NOT reimbursable.
*If we do not receive applicants for both categories, two grants will be awarded from one category.
Application Period
The 2024 grant period is now closed. The 2025 application portal will be available in July.
Eligibility
Potential grant recipients must be a Student or CCI Credential Holder AND meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Students must be enrolled and in good standing in a cardiovascular specialty educational program as of March 1, 2025, and during the duration of the educational event.
- CCI Credential Holders must be active and in good standing at the time of application and the educational event (active CCI board members and retired Credential holders are not eligible).
- Each grant applicant must complete the CCI Aaron S. White Educational Grant application by submitting the required grant documentation before the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Grants will be awarded to one student and one credential holder annually. Once grants are announced, future applications will not be accepted by previous grant recipients.
Process
The grant application form and required documentation must be completed and submitted online while the grant period is active. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their information is complete and the required documentation is included before being submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Required Grant Application Documents Checklist
For grant consideration, the following supporting documentation must be submitted through the form links provided below.
Students: Please combine all documents into one .pdf file (no larger than 3MB) to upload with your application
- Student Verification Letter – Student applicants must provide a student verification letter that confirms their enrollment and projected graduation date, signed by the Program Director.
- Personal Letter of Reference – Applicants must submit one typed personal letter of reference, from a current or previous employer/supervisor, educational director, or clinical supervisor stating why the individual would be an ideal recipient of the Aaron S. White Educational Grant.
- Personal Essay – All applicants must submit a typed essay, 500-word minimum, that includes the following:
- Identify the educational event(s) in which you would like to participate
- Describe the reasons for selecting the identified educational event(s)
- Explain what benefits the educational event(s) will bring to your career
- Financial need
Credential Holders: Please combine all documents into one .pdf file (no larger than 3MB) to upload with your application
- Personal Letter of Reference – Applicants must submit one typed personal letter of reference, from a current or previous employer/supervisor, educational director, or clinical supervisor stating why the individual would be an ideal recipient of the Aaron S. White Educational Grant.
- Personal Essay – All applicants must submit a typed essay, 500-word minimum, that includes the following:
- Identify the educational event(s) in which you would like to participate
- Describe the reasons for selecting the identified educational event(s)
- Explain what benefits the educational event(s) will bring to your career
- Financial need
Next Step
All applications will be reviewed once the application period has closed. Previous grant recipients will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Upon approval and awarding of an educational grant, notification will be sent via email to all applicants.
Questions
Questions should be directed to CCI headquarters by phone at 919-861-4539 or via email at grant@cci-online.org.
Background
CCI’s Board of Trustees and Board of Advisors established the Aaron S. White Educational Grant in honor of the overwhelming dedication and passion of former CCI Board Member, Aaron S. White. Aaron was born in Raleigh, NC, and graduated from North Carolina State University in 1995. During his tenure at CCI, he, along with the CCI Board, reached many milestones including finalizing the conversion to a computer-based testing format, developing four new credentialing programs, attaining ANSI/ISO accreditation for all of CCI’s credentialing programs, and overseeing an increase in staff. In November 2014, after eleven years of service as Executive Director of Cardiovascular Credentialing International, Aaron left CCI to pursue other career goals.
Disclaimer
CCI is a 501(c)(6) independent not-for-profit corporation established for the purpose of administering credentialing examinations as an independent credentialing agency. CCI began credentialing cardiovascular professionals in 1968.