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Since 1988, APTA's annual Celebration of Diversity has benefited the Minority Scholarship Fund.  To date, the fund has raised more than $1 million for scholarships.

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APTA has provided more than $1 million in awards through the Minority Scholarship Fund. Your contributions are tax deductible as the Fund is contained within the 501(c)(3) Physical Therapy Fund, which is supported by APTA.

Read this article or watch this video to learn about the impact of the Minority Scholarship Award.

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You can also download and and mail the Minority Scholarship Fund Contribution Form. Make your check payable to the Physical Therapy Fund.

2023 Recipients

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Brandon Nguyen, PT, DPT
Brandon Nguyen, PT, DPT

"Being a recipient of the 2019 Minority Scholarship Award is an incredible honor, a recognition of my efforts in minority affairs, and a testament to all of my mentors who have invested their time."

You Could Be Next!

Apply or nominate a deserving entry-level or postdoctoral student for the upcoming Minority Scholarship Award. Nominations close Dec. 1.

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