The Minority Scholarship Fund was created in 1988 to assist minority students in completing their physical therapy education. There is currently more than $400,000 in the Fund. Since 1988, $710,000 has been awarded to 171 professional physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of physical therapy education and eleven faculty members pursuing their post-professional doctoral degree.
The goal of the annual Celebration of Diversity is to significantly increase the Minority Scholarship Fund so that more scholarships in more significant amounts may be awarded. Contributions to the Minority Scholarship Fund are tax deductible as the Fund is contained within the 501(c)(3) Physical Therapy Fund, which is supported by APTA.
Learn more about the Minority Scholarship Award.
The 21st Annual Diversity Fundraiser: Physical Therapy Scholarships for a Diverse Future
Saturday, October 5, 2013
World Trade Center - Portland
Sky Bridge Terrace
121 SW Salmon St, 2WTC
Portland, Oregon
Reception/Silent Auction: 7:00 pm
Dinner and Dancing: 8:00 pm-11:00 pm
Accommodations
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront - SOLD OUT
1401 SW Natio Parkway
Portland, OR 97201
APTA's Education Section has other housing opportunities available. Learn more.
Travel
By Air
Portland International Airport – PDX
Taxi service costs is approximately $35
Recommend using the MAX Light Rail to get to the hotel. Kiosk is located in baggage claim of the airport.
By Train
Amtrak
By Car
Maps and Directions
Parking - $32.00 per day; valet
Getting Around Town
TRIMET – MAX Light Rail
TRIMET – Bus System
TRIMET – Street Car
Ways You Can Make a Difference
Please help us increase the Minority Scholarship Fund and award more minority students and faculty.
*Checks should be made payable to the Physical Therapy Fund.
Mail or e-mail completed forms and payment to the American Physical Therapy Association, Attention: Minority Affairs, 1111 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
What a Difference Your Participation Makes
For additional information on the Fundraiser, please contact the Department of Minority Affairs at 800/999-2782, ext 3143 or by e-mail at minority@apta.org.