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APTA Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Award

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Due: December 1, 2025

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

APTA Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Award, with an application deadline in December, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Award recognizes a physical therapist assistant who has provided clinical services for a minimum of five years. This award honors individual achievements in the areas of patient care, community service, and commitment toward the profession and association. A nominee must have: been engaged in providing clinical services for at least five years under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist; been licensed or regulated if required by the jurisdiction where the individual is working; and have experience working in more than one practice or educational setting. A letter of nomination that specifically focuses on the strengths of the nominee in relation to the award criteria is required. Two letters of support obtained from individuals who can specifically address one or more of the criteria for selection must be submitted. Please visit the award's website or contact the American Physical Therapy Association for more information.

Scholarship Type

Merit-based