Scholarship & Funds
Endowed Scholarships
Four endowed scholarships have been funded for physical therapy students at Elon University. Interested students should apply for one or more of the following awards when applications are solicited by the Awards Committee (see below). The applicant will make the case for becoming the recipient of the scholarship. The application is due to the DPTE Endowed Scholarships and Awards Committee at a designated date, generally in the Fall. Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships. However, no recipient will receive more than one endowed scholarship unless that individual is the only qualified applicant for two or more scholarships. However, applicants may apply for an endowed scholarship irrespective of any other funding they may have received previously through the university. Scholarships will be reported to the Bursar’s office who will distribute the funds.
• Mila D. Weavil PT Scholarship – This scholarship is for PT student(s) and is based on financial need and evidence of service (to the community, department, profession, etc.) while in the program. Students are eligible to receive this award in the 3rd year.
• Ralph and Edna Holt Endowed Scholarship – This scholarship is for PT student(s) and is based on financial need and merit (current GPA in PT school). Students are eligible to receive this award in the 3rd year.
• H. L. C. Endowed Scholarship – This scholarship is for PT student(s). It is to be used as reimbursement for an Elon Experience (e.g. study away, research, including attendance at professional meetings, clinicals/internship, service-learning projects, etc.) that occurs either during the 3-year curriculum or within the first 3 months after graduation. Students are eligible to receive this award in the 2nd year. Students who receive financial support from the department for participation in an Elon Experience (e.g. Global Learning Experiences, Graduate Student Research Funds) may also apply for this scholarship. However, they will need to identify the source and amount of support received in their application.
• Twin Lakes Endowed Scholarship – This scholarship is for student(s) in the School of Health Sciences and is based on financial need and residency history. 1st preference will be given to students who are natives of Alamance County; 2nd preference will be given to students who are natives of Piedmont Triad Area, and 3rd preference will be given to students who are North Carolina natives.
Other Scholarship Information:
Students will be made aware of scholarship and awards opportunities on an ad hoc basis as they are announced. Eligibility will depend on the nature of scholarship or award announcement. Some of these opportunities include but not limited to: APTA Biomechanics Special Interest Group (https://www.ptresearch.org/biomechanics-sig-student-and-post-doc-travel-awards), Force and Motion Foundation (https://www.forceandmotion.org/), ACSM Biomechanics Interest Group (https://bigacsm.wordpress.com/awards/) etc.
APTA
The American Physical Therapy Association also has limited competitive awards for students involved in entry-level physical therapy education. https://www.apta.org/for-students/scholarships-awards
APTA NC Student Scholarships
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The APTA NC provides opportunities for students to apply for scholarships like the Ben F. Massey Jr Student Scholarship, and awards like the Outstanding Physical Therapy Student Award in their final year.
Other
1. The Financial Aid Information
2. National Clearinghouse at the Professions Information Center at the Council for Exceptional Children
3. Fastweb
4. US Department of Education
5. Direct Loans
6. RS Education Tax Credit Information
7. College Parents of America (CPA)
8. The Exceptional Children Division of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction offers tuition reimbursements to DPT graduates who work as school-based PTs in the NC public schools. Contact laurie_ray@med.unc.edu for eligibility & application information.
Students will be made aware of scholarship and awards opportunities on an ad hoc basis as they are announced. Eligibility will depend on the nature of scholarship or award announcement. Some of these opportunities include but not limited to: APTA Biomechanics Special Interest Group (https://www.ptresearch.org/biomechanics-sig-student-and-post-doc-travel-awards), Force and Motion Foundation (https://www.forceandmotion.org/), ACSM Biomechanics Interest Group (https://bigacsm.wordpress.com/awards/) etc.
DPTE Research Funds - Elon University provides funds for graduate research. Funding amounts vary. This fund covers attendance to present at research conferences as well as direct research expenses.
DPTE Global Learning Opportunities Funding - Elon University DPTE provides partial funding for predetermined Global Learning Opportunity expenses for students approved to participate in a GLO. Funding amounts vary based on annual budget.