Fairbairn FisioTherapy Fund

Funded by
DeShawn Fairbairn
$1,940
1 winner$1,940
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Jul 1, 2022
Education Level
Graduate, Undergraduate
10
Contributions
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate and graduate students
Race/Ethnicity:
BIPOC
Career Field:
Physical Therapy
Education Level:
Race/Ethnicity:
Career Field:
Undergraduate and graduate students
BIPOC
Physical Therapy

Physical therapists play a vital role in healthcare, diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, and oncological disorders. 

Many prospective physical therapy students find it difficult to access funding - more than 70% are concerned about loan repayment either due to inadequate income or financial security status. Additionally, representation in this field is lacking. Only 4% of physical therapy professionals are African-American. The Fairbairn FisioTherapy Fund seeks to empower diverse BIPOC students to enter a much-needed STEM field.

This scholarship is specifically for BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in physical therapy. To apply, write about your journey, your future, and why paying it forward is important.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published February 19, 2022
$1,940
1 winner$1,940
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2022
Winners Announced
Jul 1, 2022
Education Level
Graduate, Undergraduate
10
Contributions
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners
Essay Topic

Answer all of the following questions:

1. Tell us about the importance of paying it forward.

2. Please share about your journey to choosing the physical therapy field and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through this path. 

3. Where do you see yourself five years from now? 

600–900 words

Winning Application

Micah Hébert
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA
1) It's important to "pay it forward" because you never know how such a little act of kindness can impact someone's life. That act of kindness could be the make or break point for someone to take a more positive outlook of life, or just simply make their day. The best part of "paying it forward" it that it's free and everyone can do it. 2) I decided to become physical therapist in high school. I had a few conversations with my athletic trainers about why he decided to become an athletic trainer and his values resonated with mine. I knew I wanted to be able to help others when they're in pain and provide a plan for them to live pain free lifestyles. I believe everyone should be able to live pain free and I know I can help facilitate that for others through a career in Physical Therapy. 3) Five years from now I see myself with a master's in Kinesiology, a DPT in Physical Therapy, and deciding which pathway of Physical Therapy I want to go. I suspect I'll choose to work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or be a traveling Physical Therapist.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jun 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Jul 1, 2022.

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