Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy: PT AIDE Scholarship 2023
Once again this year Metro Physical Therapy is offering an opportunity for a PT Aide Scholarship. The deadline to submit your response is December 15, 2023.
The intent behind establishing this scholarship is to bring deserving and thoughtful talent to the spotlight by nurturing their creativity and perseverance. In addition, offer financial support to current Metro PT Aides who are attending an accredited college and studying in the field of rehabilitation therapy. Our interest, of course, is to support future professionals who want to make a difference in ways relevant to therapy as early as possible in their careers.
Criteria & Scholarship Award Amount: Each year (2) PT Aides will be selected to receive $5,000 each TAX FREE!!
Fields of Interest: Current undergraduate students majoring in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology at an accredited college or university.
Basis of Award: The Scholarship Committee will make the final selection of students to receive a scholarship based on the following guidelines:
1. Applicant has worked a minimum of (2) years at Metro.
2. Applicant has worked a minimum of (800) hours in the current application year.
3. Applicant has demonstrated leadership skills and is punctual, dependable, reliable, assists staff, director, shows initiative and interest in the profession.
4. Applicant is applying to a Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology program.
Eligible applicants will be required to complete the Scholarship Application Form on or before December 15, 2023. Please use the application form below to apply:
Recipients will be notified by either mail/phone/email of the outcome of the scholarship application process by January 5, 2024. An interview may be required for further consideration.
We are excited to receive and review this year’s applicants and look forward to helping students achieve their post-secondary education goals.