HPU | DPT Financial Resources

Financial Resources

NAME

AMOUNT

DEADLINE

ESSAY

TRANSCRIPTS

RECOMMENDATIONS

ELIGIBILITY 

CONTACT INFORMATION

METHOD OF SUBMISSION

'Imi Na'auao Scholarship

Yes

Yes

Yes

Eligibility to be considered for most scholarships is to be: a resident of Hawai'i, demonstrate financial need, attend an accredited two- or four- year non-profit institution within the United States as either an undergraduate or graduate student, be a full-time student, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

827 Fort Street Mall

Honolulu, HI 96813

Tel: 808.537.6333

Fax: 808.521.6286

Online

AMBUCS Scholarship Program

$500 - $6,000

May

Yes

Yes

Students must be US citizens accepted in a graduate-level program that is accredited by the appropriate therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, or hearing audiology. Assistant or undergraduate programs are not eligible. Awards are based on financial need, commitment to local community, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives.

(800) 838-1845

ambucs@ambucs.org

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American Association of University Women—Career Development Grants

$2,000 - $12,000

November

Yes

These grants are open to women who: are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a bachelors degree, earned their bachelors on or before June 30, 2015, do not have a masters or doctoral degree, and plan to enroll in professional employment or advancement courses. As well as plan to enroll in a bachelors or associate with a different field of study from the earned degree, masters degree program, certification program, or technical school. These programs can be within fields of education; health and medical sciences; science, technology, engineering, and math; or social sciences. 

aauw@applyists.com

202.785.7700

Online

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Scholarships

The APTA Honors & Awards program recognizes outstanding achievements by members in the areas of overall accomplishment, education, practice and service, publications, research, and academic excellence.

800-999-2782

Challenge Scholarship

October

Yes

Yes

Yes

This scholarship is given to NSCA. Members seeking either an undergraduate or graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. 

1 (800) 815 - 6826

1 (719) 632 - 6722

nsca@nsca.com

Online

Crest Scholarship-Rizing Tide

up to $14,000 

May 31st

 

Yes

Yes

To be eligible for this scholarship you must be: entering first or second year of DPT program or PTA-to-DPT Bridge program, acceptance into CAPTE accredited PT program in the U.S., identify as an underrepresented racial or ethnic heritage, earned a minimum 3.2 GPA in undergraduate studies, and be a U.S. citizen or have DACA status. 

Mailing Address:

Rizing Tide Foundation 

PO Box 322681

Phoenix, AZ 85064

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DAR Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship

$1,000

November

To be eligibile for this scholarship you must be: a U.S. citizen, and plan or attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. Additional information regarding awards is as follows: all multi-year scholarships used for consecticutibe years of attendance, awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships, awards will be deposited directly to the insitution and unused funds will be returned to DAR, and applicants are only eligible to recieve one scholarship from the DAR.

scholarships@nsdar.org 

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HIE Help Center Scholarships

$1,000

July

Yes

Yes

Requirements: Cannot be a past, present, or future client of ABC Law Centers (the firm sponsoring the HIE Help Center), be seeking or in the process of completing higher education at an institution in the United States (either as an undergraduate or graduate student) in physical, occupational, or speech therapy. High school seniors are also welcome to apply if they already know which college or university they will be attending, have a GPA of at least 3.0

HIE Help Center

Owned by ABC Law Centers & Jesse Reiter

122 Concord Rd

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

community@hiehelpcenter.org

Mary McMillan Scholarship Award

$5,000

Yes

Yes

Yes

Students must be nominated from physical therapist professional education programs and physical therapist assistant education programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the association.

alissapatanarut@apta.org

Online

Minority Scholarship

$2,000

October

Yes

Yes

Yes

This scholarship is designed to encourage minorities, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. A minority is defined as "ethnic minority," as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Applicants must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. 

1 (800) 815 - 6826

1 (719) 632 - 6722

nsca@nsca.com

Online

Natasha Porter Memorial Scholarship

October

Yes

Yes

Yes

Requirements: current membership at the time of application, have never attended an NSCA National Conference, current ERP Student in good standing (undergraduate), 3.0+ GPA, the pursuant degree is in a strength and conditioning field, the applicant has not won this award previously, is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, serve as a Scholarship Reviewer, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Foundation affiliate employee or employee's family member.

1 (800) 815 - 6826

1 (719) 632 - 6722

nsca@nsca.com

Online

National Athletic Trainers Association Educational Grants

$2,500

February

Grant awards are limited to a maximum of $2,500 in direct costs for the doctoral category, over no more than one year.  Please note that a two year funding period is allowed. However, the project timeline must reflect the completion of all study activities except for dissemination of results, by the end of Year 1. Only costs associated for travel to the NATA annual meeting to present results are allowed in Year 2. Proposals must be completed according to the NATA Foundation Doctoral Grant Program instructions below.

Phone – (972) 532-8805 Fax – (214)736-5465

Email - jennifery@nata.org

Jennifer Yoder, NATA Foundation Director

NATA Foundation; 1620 Valwood Pkwy, Suite 115 • Carrollton, TX 75006 Phone – (972) 532-8805

Fax – (214)736-5465

Email - jennifery@nata.org

Paulina L. Sorg Scholarship

Yes

Yes

No

Eligibility to be considered for most scholarships is to be: a resident of Hawai'i, demonstrate financial need, attend an accredited two- or four- year non-profit institution within the United States as either an undergraduate or graduate student, be a full-time student, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

827 Fort Street Mall

Honolulu, HI 96813

Tel: 808.537.6333

Fax: 808.521.6286

Online

Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarships: PODS I

Up to $7,500 per year

January

Requirements: be enrolled as a full or part-time student in a regionally, fully accredited post-professional doctoral program whose content has a demonstrated relationship to physical therapy. Students enrolled in transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (t- DPT) programs are not eligible for Foundation scholarship support. Must demonstrate commitment to further the physical therapy profession through research and teaching in the United States and its territories and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

info@foundation4pt.org

Online

Robanna Fund

Yes

Yes

No

Eligibility to be considered for most scholarships is to be: a resident of Hawai'i, demonstrate financial need, attend an accredited two- or four- year non-profit institution within the United States as either an undergraduate or graduate student, be a full-time student, and maintaine a minimum 2.0 GPA.

827 Fort Street Mall

Honolulu, HI 96813

Tel: 808.537.6333

Fax: 808.521.6286

Online

Women's Scholarship

$2,000

October

Yes

Yes

Yes

This scholarship is designed to support those who identify as female, ages 17 and older, to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. Applicants must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution and are working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. Awards in the amount of $2,000 are granted and are to be applied toward tuition charges accrued by the student. 

1 (800) 815 - 6826

1 (719) 632 - 6722

nsca@nsca.com

Online