REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

1. The student must be currently enrolled in an entry-level degree PT program or an Associate Degree level PTA program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association or a program that has applied for candidacy for accreditation.

2. The student must show evidence of excellence in academic achievement.

3. The student must exhibit a true concern for the health care of minority individuals, either by performing or participating in research projects, community activities, or other related activities.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. The student must submit a completed and typed application form which must be signed and dated. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM July 1, 2006.

2. The AAPT Scholarship Committee must receive a current official school transcript by the deadline.

3. Submit two letters of recommendation from any of the following: faculty, employer, civic or community leader. Recommendations must be on official letterhead and in a sealed envelope. The recommendations must support the applicant’s contribution to the minority affairs in the areas of program development, disease prevention, research, or promotion of minorities in the health field. All Transcripts and recommendation letters must be received by 5:00 PM July 1, 2006.

CRITERIA USED TO SELECT THE RECIPIENT

1. Completed application, transcripts and recommendation letters must be received by the American Academy of Physical Therapy no later than the above deadline.

2. The scholarship committee will recommend the award recipients to the Executive Committee by late July. The Executive Committee will approve the award recipient(s).

3. The recipient(s) will be notified by August 15, 2006.

4. The scholarship committee requests that the recipients attend the Annual AAPT Conference to be recognized and will assist the recipients with partial expenses.

5. The AAPT recommends that its applicants participate and maintain membership in the Academy.

6. Criteria will be weighed as follows:

• Contribution to Minority Affairs: 35%
• Financial Need: 25%
• PT/PTA GPA 25%
• American Academy of Physical Therapy Membership: 15%

Please Mail Applications and Supporting Documents To:

Patrice Dixon, P.T., CLT
2015 Crestdale Drive
Charlotte, NC 28216
(704) 399-0301