DPT Student Admissions & Diversity Scholarship Application

PTHMS is pleased to award several scholarships to incoming and current DPT students. Award descriptions and guidelines can be found here:

http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/pthms/admissions/dpt/scholarships/index.html

The following awards are available. Please review the instructions below and submit this form by December 10th, 2024 (11:59pm CST) to be considered for several of the 2025-2026 academic year awards.

1st Year Scholarships:

• Early Decision
• Mark Kaufman Scholar
• Merit
• Sally C. Edelsberg
• Janet L. Hemzacek Memorial
• Edna Foster Wright

Diversity Scholarships:

• Diversity Scholarship
• Robert Babbs, Jr. PT Diversity Scholarship

Name Name First Last
Email
Undergraduate Institution
Undergraduate Degree
Undergraduate GPA
Graduate Institution (optional)
Graduate Degree (optional)
Graduate GPA (optional)
Will you be completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for additional funding opportunities based on financial need?

Will you be completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for additional funding opportunities based on financial need? Yes No
You may apply for multiple scholarships but may only receive one award.
I intend to apply for the following awards (Additional questions may populate based on the scholarship selected):

You may apply for multiple scholarships but may only receive one award.
I intend to apply for the following awards (Additional questions may populate based on the scholarship selected): Early Decision Scholarship (Eligibility: I have applied and been admitted to Northwestern University via the Early Decision application process.) Merit Scholarship (Eligibility: My cumulative GPA is at least a 3.6 on a 4.0 scale.) Sally C. Edelsberg Scholarship Janet L. Hemzacek Memorial Scholarship Edna Foster Wright Scholarship Diversity Scholarship Robert Babbs Jr. PT Diversity Scholarship
ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIPS

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DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

We value the unique characteristics, traits experiences and skills that individuals with diverse backgrounds bring to the classroom clinic, and the profession. The mission of the Diversity Committee at PTHMS is to achieve an environment of belonging and inclusion for all. Please list your experiences that demonstrate your commitment to and involvement with activities supporting this mission. For each experience, describe the organization/activity, location, your responsibilities, dates of service, and hours completed.
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What is your vision for how you plan to contribute to the diversity of the profession of physical therapy and/or to the community both as a student and as a professional?
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ROBERT BABBS, JR. PT DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Please describe your qualifications for the Robert Babbs, Jr. PT Diversity Scholarship. A student recipient of this scholarship will demonstrate the following:

• Personal characteristics, traits and experiences that will contribute to diversity and excellence in the field of physical therapy

• History of commitment to diversity and inclusion (e.g in your high school, undergraduate institution, faith institution, community, etc)

• How you plan to commit to elevating the status of underrepresented minority individuals in the field of physical therapy
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Based on the service experiences listed above and/or your personal values and goals, please comment on your potential for and commitment to a physical therapy career working with underserved populations.
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