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SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, ANNUALLY
AWARD
DESCRIPTION
The American Academy of Physical Therapy is proud to offer an annual scholarship to a minority student who has demonstrated a positive change in the physical therapy industry at large.
AWARD
DETAILS
The American Academy of Physical Therapy will award one scholarships to physical therapist or physical therapist assistant students who have an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background.
TESTIMONIAL
“As a rising Junior at Albany State University, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Dr. Lynda Woodruff through Dr. Timothy Hughley. She told me to attend a conference where she would also be attending. Dr. Woodruff then informed me about the American Academy of Physical Therapy and its mission to promote minorities in physical therapy. Fast forward to the summer of 2006, I met Dr. Woodruff again as an instructor and coordinator for the Portal to Physical Therapy at Alabama State University. Little did I know these encounters would be the start of my involvement and first hand exposure to what the Academy had to offer. I have met some amazing mentors and friends who understand the importance of representation. As a recipient of a student scholarship presented at conference in 2008 in Montgomery, Alabama sponsored by the Academy, I was greatly inspired to continue my pursuit of becoming a physical therapist. I want to personally thank the Academy for its presence and support in not only the field but in the lives of aspiring professionals.”
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- Jones, Gabrielle
PAST RECIPIENTS
Quintez Anderson
Carmen Moon
Matt Jackson
Nash Mainyal
Gabrielle Jones
RIZING TIDE SURGE
SCHOLARSHIP
Rizing Tide will annually award the Surge scholarship to graduating physical therapy students or licensed physical therapists from underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds who are entering an accredited residency program.
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The submission window is now open!
APPLICATION WINDOW: AUGUST 1ST - OCTOBER 9TH
AWARD
DESCRIPTION
Rizing Tide is proud to annually offer three residency scholarships: two for any ABPTRFE-accredited residency program in the U.S. and one scholarship specifically for Hands-On Diagnostics’s EMG/NCV residency program
in New York.
AWARD
DETAILS
Each year, Rizing Tide will award two Surge scholarships to graduating physical therapy students or licensed physical therapists who are entering an ABPTRFE-certified residency program—and who come from an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background. Each recipient will receive a one-time payment of up to $10,000 which will be paid directly to the residency program provider and may be used to cover any residency expenses (e.g., tuition, room and board, or fees). This scholarship is not open for renewal.
Rizing Tide Surge
Scholarship
Each year, Rizing Tide will award two Surge scholarships to graduating physical therapy students or licensed physical therapists who are entering an ABPTRFE-certified residency program—and who come from an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background. Each recipient will receive a one-time payment of up to $10,000 which will be paid directly to the residency program provider and may be used to cover any residency expenses (e.g., tuition, room and board, or fees). This scholarship is not open for renewal.
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HODS and AAMU Residency in EMG
Scholarship
Hands-On Diagnostics (HODS) and the American Academy of Clinical Electrodiagnosis (AACE) are proud to offer the Rizing Tide Foundation one scholarship covering the full cost of their accredited electrodiagnostic PT residency program—totaling at $42,250. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating physical therapy student or licensed physical therapist who specifically wants to attend this program—and who comes from an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background. This scholarship is not open for renewal.
RESIDENCY
dETAILS
The Clinical Electrodiagnosis (EMG/NCV)
Residency is a two-part process.
PARTONE
During part one, the resident takes the Electrodiagnostic (EMG/NCV) Diplomate Program for professionals—an advanced and comprehensive Electrodiagnostic program that will help them become an expert.
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This program includes:
12 days of live classroom training with an emphasis on laboratory practice
A day of live onsite board-certified mentorship
The completion of 25 non-patient and 25 patient studies.
PARTTWO
During part two of the program, residents will be asked to complete:
RESIDENCY LOCATION
This residency (and simultaneous employment) will take place at Hands-On Physical Therapy, PC, 3244 31st Street, Astoria, NY 11106.
PROGRAM LENGTH
This residency typically lasts two years.
PREQUISITES
Residents must have a PT license in the state of New York.
SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS YOU MUST:
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Have graduated from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program;
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Have an underrepresented racial and/or ethnic heritage (i.e., American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern/North African, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, and/or multi-ethnic with 50% representation from this list);
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Have earned a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA in your PT program;
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Attend an ABPTRFE-accredited PT residency program within the U.S.;
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Be a U.S. citizen or have DACA status; and
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Remain in good standing until the completion of the residency program.
Application Process
Applications must include official or unofficial transcripts showing a final cumulative GPA, an acceptance letter from the residency program the applicant will attend, and two letters of recommendation. You can submit your application before you obtain the requisite transcripts and references, as long as all materials are turned in by the application deadline. Please note, however, that our Beachcombers will not review your application until you submit your transcripts and references.
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The Beachcombers selection committee will conduct interviews with finalists via Zoom within a few weeks of the application deadline. The final winners of the Surge scholarship will be notified by no later than 60 days after the original deadline.
DEADLINE
ADHERENCE
Completed applications for the Surge scholarship (including the digital copies of letters of recommendation) must be turned in no later than 11:59 PM Pacific on the specified deadline. Technical support will be available ONLY on Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time. We encourage you to submit your application prior to the deadline to avoid any technical problems. Please be advised that technical problems will not be accepted as a valid excuse for missing the deadline.
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Applicants or their recommenders may also mail a hard copy of each letter of recommendation to Rizing Tide or send them via email instead of submitting online. If you elect to send your letters of recommendation via email, please send them to applications@rizing-tide.com. If you elect to send your letters of recommendation through the mail, send them to this address:
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Rizing Tide Foundation
RE: Surge Scholarship
PO Box 32681
Phoenix, AZ 85064
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Remember that all digital and hard copies of your application materials must be received no later than the specified deadline. We suggest giving your recommenders as much time as possible to complete and postmark their letters.
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When applicants submit an application without attaching all requisite transcripts and letters of recommendation, the application status will remain "In Progress" until all required documents are received. After Rizing Tide has received all of the required documents, we will send an email confirming that the application has changed status to "Complete."
