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APTA Minority Scholarships - Scholarship Awards for Student Physical
Organization
American Physical Therapy Association
3030 Potomac Ave., Ste. 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
Toll Free Number 800-999-2782
Phone Number (703)684-2782
Emails inforesources@apta.org
memberservices@apta.org
Level of Study Bachelor's Degree
Award Type Prize
Scholarship
Purpose To acknowledge and reward demonstrated participation in minority affairs and service, the potential for superior achievements as a physical therapist assistant.
Focus Physical therapy.
Qualifications Applicant must be a physical therapist assistant student in their final year of studies; must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and a member of one of the following racial or ethnic minority groups: African American or Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic/Latino; must show potential for superior achievements in the profession of physical therapy, as well as professional excellence as a physical therapist assistant.
Criteria Selection is based on demonstrated evidence of contributions in the area of minority affairs and services with an emphasis on contributions made while enrolled in the physical therapy education program; potential to contribute to the profession of physical therapy; and scholastic achievement.
Funds $3,000
Duration Annual.
To Apply Applicants must submit a completed application form (available online), a personal essay, three completed reference forms (included in application), and an unofficial transcript in PDF format detailing all physical therapy coursework completed to date.
Deadline December 1.
Contact Email: honorsandawards@apta.org; URL: www.apta.org/apta-and-you/honors-awards/minority-scholarship-award.
For more information http://www.apta.org
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