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Since 1955, AMBUCS has granted over 11,000 scholarships
through the AMBUCS Scholarships for Therapists Program. Funds for this
program are provided entirely by local chapters and private donations.
Today, the AMBUC Scholarships for Therapists Program is the largest private
single source of educational grants for therapists in America.
INFORMATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- AMBUCS offers scholarships to students (U.S. citizens)
in their junior/senior year in a bachelors degree program, or
a graduate program leading to a masters or doctoral degree. Awards
range from $500 to $1,500 annually. There is one two-year award in the
amount of $6,000. Approximately $225,000 is awarded annually. Award
monies are deposited each semester to the students credit account
with the financial aid office of the educational institution.
- Students must be accepted
in an accredited program by the appropriate health therapy profession
authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language
pathology, and hearing audiology. Assistant programs are not eligible.
- Awards are based on financial
need, US citizenship, commitment to local community, demonstrated academic
accomplishment, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives.
- AMBUCS will accept applications
form Jan. 15 until April 15. Semi-finalist will be contacted after April
15. Applications are to be completed online.
- Scholarships are announced
June 22. Clubs will be mailed the award certificates June 29.
- Paper applications will no longer be accepted.
The entire application is to be filled out online. Once a student completes
the application, he or she should print a copy for his or her files.
If the student is near a local chapter, the student should give the
local club a copy of the completed application, along with the following
documents:
- Most Current IRS
Form 1040
- Narrative statement
- Enrollment certification
- (*Details on club
sponsorship can be found on the application)
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