Financial Resources
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Name |
Amount |
Deadline |
Essay |
Transcripts |
Recommendations |
Eligibility |
Contact Information |
Method of Submission |
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$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 |
Online |
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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 |
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$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 consecutive 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. |
Online |
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$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 |
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$5,000 |
November |
Yes |
Offered twice per year to current SLP, PT, OT and School Psych graduate students. Judged on "Evidence of Academic Excellence and Perceived Potential for Success" based on emotional engagement of the essay, creativity, passion, and evidence of excellence and potential for success. An essay prompt is provided. Open to US citizens 21+ residing in the US and are currently enrolled in a graduate program at time of entry. |
800-788-4815 |
Online |
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$1,000 |
March |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Offered to second-career students or students furthering their professional knowledge (i.e. OTA to OTD students). This scholarship fund is to support brain health or helping families in need. The requirements include an application showing how finanical support would help, transcripts, a short essay, and letters of recommendation. |
478-477-1208 |
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$1,000 |
March |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Offered to graduate students interested in working with pediatric populations after graduation. The requirements include an application showing how finanical support would help, transcripts, a short essay, and letters of recommendation. |
478-477-1208 |
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up to $30,000 |
February |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Highly competitive, with 55-64 awards given annually. Available to those looking for a career in public service. Requires annual reports and attendance at Tuman Scholars Leaders Week in May. |
712 Jackson Place NW Washington, DC 20006 202-395-4831 |
Online |
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Varied |
October |
Yes |
One application required for all eligible scholarships with up to 17 national and 27 state association awards available. Scholarship committee determines which scholarships applicants are eligible for. Essay and Resume are both required. |
Online |
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Varied |
Varied |
Directory of nationwide scholarships available to first generation students. Carefully read each scholarship requirement to ensure you are eligible. |
Varied |
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Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) - Professional Student Exchange Program |
Varies based on funding, but 2023 rate is $15,300 per year (up to two year dispursment) |
June |
No |
Yes |
State-funded grant providing students pursuing healthcare professions with tuition support. Students must be a Nevada resident for at least 1 year prior to submitting an application, and they must commit to working in Nevada full-time for one year per each grant dispursment upon graduation. |
nvwiche@nevada.edu |
Online |
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Pride Foundation Scholarships |
June |
Yes |
Yes |
No (but want resume) |
Demonstrate a commitment to advancing justice and the well-being of their communities, past, present, and future. "Have experienced family rejection and/or haven’t been able to access a larger community support system. ""Face systemic barriers to educational access, and have been impacted by systemic discrimination and oppression. Specifically: Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color Trans, non-binary, gender diverse, gender non-conforming, and Two Spirit people Immigrants Disabled people/People with Disabilities, including people living with chronic illness, HIV, neurodivergence, and mental health challenges People over 25, as non-traditionally aged students People living rurally People who have experienced or are experiencing housing instability or houselessness People who have experienced or are experiencing poverty Demonstrate financial need and don’t have access to familial or other financial supports " |
Eden Shore: eden@pridefoundation.org |
Online |