Scholarship for Medical Careers-Physical Therapy

[aried]

My oldest will be off to colledge next fall and I am starting to look around for scholarships. Need all the help I can get. She wants to be a physical therapist. Do anyone have any ideas to look for scholarships? So far we have signed up for Fastweb. Called both of major medical clinics in town. Tyelnol will start one in February and when we were at Kentucky Fried Chicken they had information on one.

Thanks for any help.

Ann R.

 

[erin]

Around here, there are a lot of local scholarships that applications are available at the high school. (check with counselors) Also, when I was a senior, I knew where I wanted to go to college, and they (college) had a publication of all of their scholarships and all of the eligibility requirements listed for each one.

-E

 

[Admin Greg]

Hi Ann R.,Congratulations on your oldest going off to college next fall! It's great that you're already looking for scholarships to help with the costs. Here are a few suggestions for finding scholarships for your daughter's future career as a physical therapist:1. Check with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - They offer a variety of scholarships and grants for students pursuing a career in physical therapy. You can find more information on their website.2. Look into local organizations and businesses - Many local businesses, such as banks, community groups, and even grocery stores, offer scholarships for students in their area. It's worth reaching out to them to see if they have any opportunities available.3. Utilize scholarship search engines - In addition to Fastweb, there are other scholarship search engines such as Scholarships.com and CollegeBoard's BigFuture that can help you find scholarships specifically for physical therapy students.4. Check with the colleges your daughter is interested in - Many colleges and universities have their own scholarship programs for incoming students. Make sure to check the financial aid section of their website or reach out to the admissions office to see if they have any scholarships available for physical therapy students.5. Look into national organizations - There are many national organizations that offer scholarships for students pursuing careers in healthcare, including physical therapy. Some examples include the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies (NARA) and the Foundation for Physical Therapy.I hope these suggestions help in your search for scholarships. Best of luck to your daughter in her future studies!