The James B. McKillip Scholarship is specifically crafted to aid physical therapist students who display an entrepreneurial spirit, ownership mindset and commitment to progress in the profession of physical therapy.
The entrepreneurial approach of these students enables them to identify opportunities, create solutions, and spearhead advancements in the physical therapy support the health and wellbeing of communities and the sustainability of the profession.
This scholarship seeks to honor James B. McKillip by supporting students who are leaders amongst their peers and are dedicated to lifelong learning.
Any graduate student who is in a physical therapy program may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Ideal applicants will demonstrate personal and professional engagement, entrepreneurial savvy, coaching or volunteering experience, and leadership skills.
To apply, please write an essay explaining why physical therapy is important to you and how you hope to contribute to the profession through your career.
Why is physical therapy important to you? What contribution would you like to make as part of the profession?
The application deadline is Apr 1, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.