Scholarships in Physical Therapy

Marion A. Lindeman Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be an employee of Willamette View Health Care Center or Willamette View Terrace who will pursue a degree or certificate in nursing, occupational or physical therapy, or another health-related field at a public or nonprofit college or university. FAFSA required.

 

$10,000 Academic Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: January 6

Applicant must be a graduate student pursuing a degree in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing. Selection based upon quality, scientific contribution, and innovation.

 

New Castle Breakfast Optimist Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 16

Applicant must be a graduating senior from New Castle High School who will attend a four-year accredited college or university and major in medicine, physical therapy, special education or a related field.

 

Daniel Altmiller Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 16

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Columbus East or Columbus North High School who plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in education, occupational or physical therapy at an accredited college or university.

 

Bay County Medical Society Auxiliary Merit Fund

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Bay County, MI resident who has completed one year of college in an accredited program of nursing, physical therapy, graduate medical school or another health-care related program. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Christian Care Retirement Community Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 30

Applicant must be a graduating senior from a Wells County, IN high school who will pursue post-secondary education in the field of food preparation, medicine, recreational therapy or social services.

 

Lydia Murray Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 30

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Bluffton High School who will pursue a career in music therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education or speech therapy.

 

Dana Lee Ballard Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Rising Sun High School who will pursue a bachelor's degree in fitness training, sports training or physical therapy. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Wallace & Catherine Lytle Family Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be a graduate from a Wayne County high school pursuing post-secondary education in the field of nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy or speech therapy. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Therapy Professionals Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must demonstrate an interest in physical, massage, recreational, or occupational therapy or psychology professions and be interested in attending a related undergraduate, graduate, or accredited training program at an accredited institution in the United States. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

John D Spurling OBE Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a full-time student pursuing a program that promotes responsible pet ownership. Some examples include veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, animal care, animal behavior, and grooming and training majors. Scholastic record, community experience, and two letters of recommendation required.

 

Healthcare Career Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: September 12

Applicant must be a student currently enrolled in one of the following healthcare programs: cardiac ultrasound, health information management, medical technology, nursing, pharmacy, or rehabilitation services. Minimum 3.0 GPA and 500 word essay required on this topic: "Why did you choose your career path, what have you done to support it, and how would it benefit FHN's service area?" Finalists are required to participate in an interview.

 

Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be entering or currently enrolled in a physical therapy or occupational therapy program. Transcript, proof of enrollment, and essay required. Resume is optional.

 

Celebrate Cherie Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be an incoming graduate student pursuing a career in physical therapy. Must be a legal resident of Northern Virginia (areas of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties) and enrolled in a first professional doctor of physical therapy degree.

 

Arthur W. Pense Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: January 9

Applicant must be enrolled in a Physical or Occupational Therapy program in the state of New York. Nomination from Department Chairperson and letter of recommendation required.

 

Linda Craig Memorial Scholarship Presented by St. Vincent Sports Performance

Award: $2,500, Deadline: April 15

Applicants must U.S. citizens who have completed at least one full year of an undergraduate program majoring in medicine, sports medicine, physical therapy or a related area. They must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate outstanding character, integrity and leadership. Applicants may not have received a full scholarship from any other organization.

 

Health Research and Educational Trust Health Career Scholarships

Award: $2,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicants must be New Jersey residents. They must be undergraduate juniors, undergraduate seniors or graduate students enrolled in a nursing, allied health professions, healthcare administration or hospital administration degree program. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on the quality of the personal essay submitted as part of the application.

 

Katherine H. Dilley Scholarship Fund

Award: -, Deadline: February 10

Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a degree program in occupational therapy or physical therapy at an accredited institution of higher learning. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

Minority Scholarship Award for Physical Therapy Students

Award: -, Deadline: December 1

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. They must be African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native. They must be in the final year of an accredited or developing professional physical therapist program at the time of award disbursement. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, service to minority affairs and career potential. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

 

BrightLife Direct Physical Therapy Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 14

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA, currently enrolled in a CAPTE or ACOTE accredited program and have completed at least one year of their program. Students will need to complete a short essay on why they decided to pursue a career in physical/occupational therapy.

 

Physical Therapy Departmental Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: December 16

Applicants must be currently enrolled at Alabama State University in the department of Physical Therapy.