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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THERAPISTS

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 bachelor’s degree program, or a graduate program leading to a master’s 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 student’s 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: