Minority Scholarship Award for Physical Therapy Students

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. They must be African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native. They must be in the final year of an accredited or developing professional physical therapist program at the time of award disbursement. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, service to minority affairs and career potential. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to Apply

Apply directly through American Physical Therapy Association's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the December 1, 2026 deadline.

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