Doctor of Physical Therapy Scholarship Application

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and support doctor of physical therapy students through the funding of $1,000 scholarships.

Eligibility

Individuals must be in their first year of the doctor of physical therapy program with a graduation date of December 2023 or May 2024 at Rockhurst University, the University of Kansas, or University of Missouri-Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible to apply. Scholarships may only be applied to tuition.

Deadline

The deadline to apply is April 1. Notification of awards will be made by June 1 and scholarship funds will be distributed to the university by July 6 if a scholarship thank you is received by June 30.

Application Requirements

An essay that communicates what factors/experiences influenced your decision to choose physical therapy as a career. Explain how your leadership experience and/or community activities will have an influence on you as a physical therapist. Include a statement that expresses why you should be considered for a scholarship award from The Research Foundation. Your essay should not exceed one typed page and must include your name.
Complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Release Form. Download the FERPA form (PDF).
Copy of recent grades with cumulative GPA.

Please note all applications must be completed online. The system requires that you submit all information at the same time. You will not be able to start your application and come back to it at a later time.

Applicant Information

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Last four digits of Social Security Number (Required)

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Primary Phone (Required)

Secondary Phone (Required)

Email (Required)

Confirm Email (Required)

Current Education

College or University (Required)

Expected Date of Graduation from DPT Program

December 2023
May 2024

Current Cumulative GPA (Required)

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to apply.

Past Education

List in chronological order all schools from which you hold a degree. Also include schools at which you have taken undergraduate courses.

College or University (Required)

State of College or University (Required)

Dates Attended

College or University

State of College or University

Dates Attended

Employment History and Community Involvement

Please list any position(s) you have held. Start with your most current position.

Company

Position

Company Address

Country

Address Line 1

City

State/Province

Postal Code

Dates Employed

Company

Position

Company Address

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Address Line 1

City

State/Province

Postal Code

Dates Employed

Company

Position

Company Address

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Address Line 1

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State/Province

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Dates Employed

Please list any school or community activities, honors or awards earned and officer duties held.

Please list your hobbies and special interests.

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One-page Essay (Required)

Essays must not exceed one page and must include student's name. PDF files are preferred.

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FERPA Form (Required)

The FERPA form must be signed prior to being scanned and uploaded. PDF files are preferred. Download the FERPA form here.

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Copy of recent grades with cumulative GPA (Required)

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