Scholarships and Grants - Financial Aid in Physical Therapy and Therapist

The Margaret A. Kohli Scholarship Fund was established with contributions from the friends of Margaret Kohli in honor of her retirement as the director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Physical Therapy Program, a position she held from 1941 to 1980. Historically, this fund annually provides financial assistance to second-year physical therapy students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a potential for leadership in the field of physical therapy.

This scholarship was in 2016, supported by profits from continuing education courses offered in coordination with the program visiting lecturer presentations. It will be awarded to a first and second year student who has provided service to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

Roland Scholarship Fund was established to honor her for a distinguished career as a physical therapist, for her service to children with disabilities, and to recognize her many contributions to the profession of physical therapy. This memorial scholarship is awarded to a physical student during his her second year of graduate study.

The Barbara Ellen Gerlich-Hoefeyzer Scholarship Fund was initiated in honor of her many contributions to the physical therapy profession and is to be used for student scholarships, fellowships, programs and services in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

The Amelia Doyon Scholarship Fund was established in honor of her many contributions to the physical therapy profession. A scholarship is awarded each year to a first-year female physical therapy student for her second year of study. Academic standing and financial need are considered.

The Harper Scholarship Fund was established to award physical therapy students with scholarships for their second or third year of study. Academic standing and financial need are considered.

The Ridley Family Physical Therapy Scholarship Fund was made possible through a generous gift from Lois and Ted Ridley. The scholarship is in gratitude for the care and attention Ted received from physical therapists at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics following brain surgery. Acting on their high regard for university education, this fund provides one or scholarships to an accepted enrolled physical therapy student.

The Physical Therapy Student Scholarships was created by a gift from the Ridley Family, which helped provide funds for physical therapy students entering their second year of study. The scholarship aims to encourage leadership and service to the profession.

The recipient of the Marie Sekeres Papanek award will be a graduate student in the College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Department. The recipient will be a graduating student who has completed the Geriatric Advanced Coursework and an Internship in Geriatrics during the DPT6 spring semester at Marquette University. The award recipient will demonstrate clinical excellence in their Geriatric Internship. The Office of the Chair of the Physical Therapy Program will be responsible for the selection of the scholarship recipient with the award being presented each year at graduation.

Awards made by Division of Physical Therapy Scholarship Committee.

Selection Eligibility: Physical therapy graduate student full-time (enrolled in 12 graduate credits). Athens campus student with first preference given to graduates of Athens High School, second preference to graduates of high schools in Athens County and its contiguous counties and third preference to all other PT majors.

Selection Eligibility: Physical therapy graduate student full-time (enrolled in 12 graduate credits). Athens campus student with a demonstrated sense of professionalism and dedication to the field of physical therapy, strength of character and high ideals, a compassion for others and a desire to give one best.

Financial Need: Applicants must meet federal guidelines for need. FAFSA required.

Selection Eligibility: Physical therapy graduate student. Preference is given to students with a strong interest in pediatrics physical therapy and who demonstrate a passion and a drive for early intervention. Considered applicants should exemplify service to the community and the pediatric physical therapy profession.

Financial Need: Financial consideration given but students need not meet federal guidelines for need. FAFSA not required.

Selection Eligibility: Physical therapy graduate student. Preference given to residents of Greenville, Ohio, second preference to residents of Darke County, third preference to Ohio residents and last preference to all other PT majors. Preference is also given to students who express a desire to practice in pediatrics.

Selection Eligibility: Physical therapy graduate student. Consideration is given to a student who has shown evidence of dedication to PT program based upon service, leadership and involvement in the community and in professional organizations. Named for founding director of the former School of Physical Therapy at Ohio University.

Financial Need: Considered, but students need not meet federal guidelines for need. FAFSA not required.

Selection Eligibility: Physical therapy graduate student. Preference given to students with an interest in pediatric physical therapy and or sensory integration and a strong interest in community service and advancement in the field.

Selection Eligibility: Physical therapy graduate student. Preference will be given to graduates of high school in Southeastern Ohio, specifically the following counties: Athens, Vinton, Meigs, Hocking and Jackson. Preference will also be given to nontraditional students and to students interested in working in rural settings upon graduation.

Scholarships available through the College of Health Sciences and Professions.

College of Health Sciences and Professions Alumni Scholarship.

Selection Eligibility: Any major in the College of Health Sciences and Professions Freshman (minority awards only), sopho junior, senior or graduate student (during year receiving award). Students must show demonstrated service and leadership abilities (e.g. participation in student organizations activities, community or volunteer work). Students receiving graduate assistantships are not eligible for this scholarship.

GP 2.9 accumulative GPA for s and 3.0 for graduate students.

Selection Eligibility: Juniors, seniors, and graduate students in Audiology, Community Health, Dietetics, Environmental Health, Health Education, Health Services Administration, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Long Term Health Care, Nursing, Nutrition with Science, Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology. Must be graduate of a high school within the 18 counties formerly served by Area 6 Health Systems Agency: Athens, Belmont, Coshocton, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Vinton and Washington. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during each semester they receive the scholarship. Students receiving graduate assistantships are not eligible.

Financial Need: Considered, but students do not have to meet federal guidelines for need. FAFSA not required.

GP 2.9 accumulative GPA, 3.0 GPA for graduate students.

Michael and Carol Harter Endowed Scholarship for Minorities in the College of Health Sciences and Professions.

Selection Eligibility: Any major in the College of Health and Human Services freshman, sopho junior, senior or graduate student (during year receiving award). Full-time minority student.

GP 2.5 accumulative GPA for s and 3.0 for graduate students 2.7 accumulative high school GPA for incoming freshman.

Neiman Graduate Research Scholarship Award Fund.

Selection Eligibility: Graduate students within any major in the College of Health Sciences and Professions. Spending allocation from the endowment will be used to provide full-time, degree-seeking CHSP graduate students with resources to support an approved research project including traveling expenses to professional meetings, the purchase of equipment to complete the project and other necessary costs associated with research completion.

Selection Eligibility: Any major within the College of Health Sciences and Professions. Full-time or part-time sopho junior, senior or graduate student (during year receiving award). Must be African-American student born in the United States.

Financial Need: Student does not have to meet federal guidelines for need, but preference is given to student who can prove need. FAFSA not required.