Student Scholarships
The Physical Therapy Program offers several scholarships to enrolled students. More information about scholarship opportunities can be found on the Physical Therapy bulletin board.
Awarded after completing first year in Program:
| Scholarship |
Description |
Wisconsin Physical Therapy Alumni Stipend ($1500) |
Established to fund two first year students who wish to serve as Instructional Assistants in Anatomy 622 and PT 501 for the incoming Physical Therapy students. |
Caroline, Clara, Charles, and Mildred Harper Scholarships (2 x $1200) |
The Harper Scholarships are annual awards to two first-year female physical therapy students who demonstrate exemplary academic achievment and financial need. |
Barbara Ellen Gerlich-Hoefeyzer Scholarship ($800) |
The Barbara Ellen Gerlich-Hoefeyzer Scholarships recognize her many contributions to the profession of physical therapy. These annual awards are for one first-year and one second-year physical therapy student who demonstrate exemplary academic achievment, financial need, evidence of service to the UW-Madison and/or community, and evidence for potential leadership in the field of physical therapy. |
Amelia Doyan Scholarship ($500) |
The Amelia Doyan Scholarship is an annual award to one first-year female physical therapy student who demonstrate exemplary academic achievment and financial need. This scholarship recognizes Amelia Doyan's many contributions to the physical therapy profession. |
Physical Therapy Student Scholarship (variable amount) |
The Physical Therapy Student Scholarship is an annual award to a first or second year physical therapy student. The scholarship was made possible through the generous gift of an anonymous donor and matching funds from the Ford Motor Company. |
Awarded after completing second year in Program:
| Scholarship |
Description |
Margaret Kohli Scholarship ($2000) |
An annual award to a physical therapy student in his/her final year of study. This scholarship honors Margaret A. Kohli, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin-Madison, for a distinguished career of teaching and service at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and also recognizes her many contributions to the profession of physical therapy. This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates exemplary academic achievment, evidence of service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and/or community, evidence for potential leadership in the field of physical therapy, and interest in an academic career in Physical Therapy. |
Jean Roland Schlarship ($600) |
Awarded annually to a physical therapy student in the last semester of his/her final year of study. This scholarship honors Jean L. Roland for a distinguished career as a physical therapist, her service to children with disabilities and her contributions to the physical therapy profession. This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates exemplary academic achievment, evidence of service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and/or community, evidence for potential leadership in the field of physical therapy, and interest in an academic career in Physical Therapy. |
Wisconsin Physical Therapy Alumni Scholarship ($1500) |
Graduates of the UW program have established the UW PT Alumni Scholarships. This scholarship has been established to fund a second-year Physical Therapy Master’s Degree candidate who demonstrates evidence of leadership and current promotion of the profession of Physical Therapy, evidence of scholarly activity and academic excellence, and evidence for potential leadership in the field of physical therapy. |
Barbara Ellen Gerlich-Hoefeyzer Scholarship ($800) |
Annual awards to one first-year and one second-year physical therapy student. These scholarships recognize her many contributions to the profession of physical therapy. This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates exemplary academic achievment, financial need, evidence of service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and/or community, and evidence for potential leadership in the field of physical therapy. |
Physical Therapy Student Scholarship (variable amount) |
The Physical Therapy Student Scholarship is an annual award to a first or second year physical therapy student. The scholarship was made possible through the generous gift of an anonymous donor and matching funds from the Ford Motor Company. |
Scholarships and grants are also available through the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association, local hospitals, organizations, the University, and the American Physical Therapy Association.
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