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Physical Therapy Scholars Award Program

Physical Therapist with PatientFor the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) professional class entering in summer 2012, a considerable number of Physical Therapy Scholars Awards will be granted on a merit basis. Each award provides an annual scholarship of up to $10,000 per year (up to $5,000 per semester). The Award is applied toward tuition charges (fees are not covered) provided that the recipient is registered as a full-time DPT student, taking at least 12 credits per term. The Award is renewable for up to six (6) semesters of study and is applied during the fall or spring semesters only (summers excluded).

The selection of Award recipients is based on undergraduate cumulative grade-point average (GPA.), GRE scores and interview performance. A minimum 3.2 undergraduate cumulative GPA at the time of application to the DPT program is required for consideration.

Award recipients who have not yet completed the baccalaureate degree will receive a provisional award. The provisional award will be activated upon receipt of the final transcript, indicating conferral of the baccalaureate degree with a final undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above. Students who are not eligible for federal student aid will not be considered for the Award.

Students not selected for the Award upon admission, or those who are not eligible based on their undergraduate GPA may be reconsidered for the Award on a merit basis, should scholarship monies remain available after the start of the program. For these students, a DPT cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 is required for consideration. In order to remain eligible for the Award during the program, all recipients are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year, and must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Recipients who fall below a 3.0 GPA, will be reviewed by the Division of Physical Therapy to determine probationary status and continued eligibility for the Physical Therapy Scholars Award.

Note: No combination of tuition awards may exceed 100% of the cost of tuition each semester. Tuition awards include Physical Therapy Scholars Award, graduate assistantship and any other award (from any source) covering tuition.