The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...
The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...
The following scholarships have been forwarded to the University of ...
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Requirements for Application: Student must be in final academic year <strong>of</strong> an accredited pr<strong>of</strong>essional physical<br />
<strong>the</strong>rapy education program; must complete all degree requirements (clinical and didactic) and/or be eligible <strong>to</strong><br />
graduate; must show evidence <strong>of</strong> high scholastic achievement and evidence <strong>of</strong> contributions in <strong>the</strong> areas <strong>of</strong><br />
minority affairs and services; student must possess potential for pr<strong>of</strong>essional excellence as a physical <strong>the</strong>rapist,<br />
and must be a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> APTA.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is a five-step application process necessary <strong>to</strong> be considered for scholarship (outlined in <strong>the</strong> cover letter<br />
and application packet).<br />
For an application packet and fur<strong>the</strong>r information concerning this scholarship, please contact Dept. <strong>of</strong><br />
Minority/International Affairs, APTA, 111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 or 1-800-999-2782, Ext.<br />
3144 or (703) 706-3144.<br />
• National AMBUCS, Inc.<br />
http://www.ambucs.com/Ascholars.htm or go <strong>to</strong> www.ambucs.com<br />
AMBUCS is an organization dedicated <strong>to</strong> creating independence and opportunities for people with disabilities.<br />
Scholarships also are awarded annually <strong>to</strong> occupational <strong>the</strong>rapy, audiology, and speech pathology students.<br />
<strong>The</strong> APTA’s long-standing relationship with AMBUCS-alone and as a member organization <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> TriAlliance<br />
(American Occupational <strong>The</strong>rapy Association, American Physical <strong>The</strong>rapy Association, and <strong>the</strong> American<br />
Speech, Language, Hearing Association)-has provided exceptional opportunities and experiences for PTs and<br />
APTA staff members. AMBUCS representatives <strong>have</strong> attended APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting and<br />
Annual Conference. APTA has sent physical <strong>the</strong>rapist representatives <strong>to</strong> attend and present at AMBUCS’<br />
annual summer meeting.<br />
<strong>The</strong> National AMBUCS, Inc. <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>scholarships</strong> <strong>to</strong> students (U.S. citizens) in <strong>the</strong>ir junior/senior year in a<br />
bachelor’s degree program, or a graduate program leading <strong>to</strong> a master’s or doc<strong>to</strong>ral degree. Awards range from<br />
$500 <strong>to</strong> $1,500 annually. <strong>The</strong>re is one two-year award in <strong>the</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> $6,000. Approximately $225,000 is<br />
awarded annually. Award monies are deposited each semester <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> student’s credit account with <strong>the</strong> financial<br />
aid <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> educational institution.<br />
Will accept applications from Mid-January until April 15.<br />
• National Health Service Corps – Loan Repayment Program<br />
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/join_us/lrp.cfm<br />
Who is eligible – fully trained Allopathic (MD) and Osteopathic (D)) physicians with <strong>the</strong> specialties <strong>of</strong> Family<br />
Medicine, General Pediatrics, General Internal Medicine, General Psychiatry, or Obstetrics/Gynecology;<br />
Primary Care Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse-Midwives; Primary Care Physician Assistants; Dentists<br />
and Dental Hygienists; and Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Psychiatric Nurse Specialists, and<br />
Marriage and Family <strong>The</strong>rapists.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information and application materials refer <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> website above or contact NHSC Loan Repayment<br />
Program, 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 450, Vienna, VA 322182 800-221-9393<br />
• National Health Service Corps – State Loan Repayment Program<br />
<strong>The</strong> National Health Service Corps State Loan Repayment Program is a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> overall strategy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> NHSC<br />
<strong>to</strong> improve access <strong>to</strong> primary and preventive health services for under-served communities and populations. <strong>The</strong><br />
NHSC provices funds directly <strong>to</strong> States for <strong>the</strong> operation <strong>of</strong> Loan Repayment Programs. <strong>The</strong> Federal<br />
Government and States provide a dollar for dollar match <strong>to</strong> assist in <strong>the</strong> repayment <strong>of</strong> qualifying educational<br />
loans for eligible participants.