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Minority Scholarship Award
Thanks to the generosity of many APTA members and supporters, the
Minority Scholarship Fund is nearly $400,000. Donations to the Fund can
be made in many ways, anytime, throughout the year:
- By check or credit card - payable to 'PT Fund' and
forwarded to APTA's Department of Minority Affairs.
- Membership Check-off
- Celebration of Diversity Fundraiser
As the Fund grows each year, more students will benefit. In 1988, one
award was given. In 2009, 7 physical therapy students received a
Minority Scholarship Fund award for a total of 164 minority physical
therapist and physical therapist assistant students.
Seven physical therapist students received $6,000
each. The recipients are:
- Yanira Figueroa, Sacred Heart University
- Jeremy Duane Houser, Alabama State University
- Caroline Kamunge, SUNY Upstate Medical Center
- Natalie Rose Lopez, University Southern California (USC)
- Carlos A. Mercedes, Columbia University
- Adrianna L. Nebedum, Georgia State University
- Kristina Smith, University of New England
One physical therapist assistant student received
$2,500. The recipient is:
Amy Khemara Webb, Martin Community College
The Minority Faculty development Scholarship Award provides doctoral
education support for minority faculty members, to acknowledge and
reward those who demonstrate commitment to minority services and
activities, and show superior achievements in the profession of physical
therapy.
In 2009, one faculty member received $8,000. The recipient
is:
More information on the Fund can be obtained by contacting the Department of Minority Affairs.
Applications for the 2011 Awards are now available. Deadline for
submission is CLOSE OF BUSINESS December 1, 2010.
Faculty Award - Faculty Award Application
This is an annual award offered to minority faculty pursuing a
post-professional doctoral degree by the Physical Therapy Fund.
PT Student - PT Student Application
This is an annual award offered to minority physical therapist students
by the Physical Therapy Fund.
PTA Student - PTA Student Application
This is an annual award offered to minority physical therapist assistant
students by the Physical Therapy Fund.
[Last updated: 01/04/10 | Contact: minority@apta.org]
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