Scholarships

Established in 2013 by an anonymous donor and supported by family and friends in memory of Amanda Heitkamp. Provides tuition assistance for a second year DPT student. Available funds dependent on annual contributions.

Established in 2015 by Harold M. Thomas in honor of Beth Bextermueller, retired program coordinator. Provides assistance for scholarships, stipend, and/or clinical experience support (including travel for professional or clinical experience) for Rehabilitation Science students, candidates of the Doctoral Physical Therapy program, and/or Health Sciences students in the College AHS.

Established in 2016 by Timothy B. and Terri A. Hollenkamp, a SLP alumna and owner of REHAB on the Run and Rehab Resources, as well as Scott and Tina Whalen, along with matching funds from UC Health. Awarded to incoming CAHS students entering the professional phase of their studies.

Questions? Contact lauren.mccants@uc.edu.

Established in 2018 by Harold and Eugenia Thomas to support students pursing their Doctor of Physical Therapy. Scholarship shall be renewable for an additional 2 years, provided fund availability and student eligibility.

Established in 2017 by Dr. Cathy Guenthner, a long time supporter of UC PT students and faculty. Provides tuition assistance for a student(s) enrolled or accepted into the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.  If there are no eligible students, the scholarship would be open to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Program.

To support entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students, with the intent to enhance recruitment and retention of first-year students in the program. Recipient(s) will be awarded based on their service contributions and leadership activities throughout their undergraduate years. Preference shall be given to outstanding Pre-Physical Therapy graduates from UC’s Health Sciences Program (HLSC).

The Graduate Scholarship is funded by the Graduate School. The appointing program sends scholarship offers to students who apply to the program, including information about the amount and duration of the award and the terms of the offer. Students must maintain all of the required eligibility requirements in their offer letter to maintain their tuition scholarship.

Graduate assistants (GAs) are, first and foremost, graduate students pursuing an education. The opportunity to work closely with faculty members and undergraduate students in teaching, research, or administrative environments is an integral part of that education.

Graduate students who hold assistantships benefit educationally and professionally. They gain further expertise in their field; enhance their research skills and develop pedagogical skills; acquire experience in leadership, interpersonal effectiveness, and performance evaluation; acquire academic administrative experience; and enjoy collegial collaborations with advisors that may result in joint publications and other professional activities. Skills learned in assistantships prepare students not only for the academy, but also for corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Assistantships also provide graduate students with additional financial support that nicely augments their financial resources necessary to pursue their degrees. This financial support stipend, tuition remission, and benefits' are part of the university's commitment to the success of our graduate students. Tuition remission and the stipend award cover two terms of one academic year. Traditionally, this is fall and spring terms of the GA awarded-year.

Graduate assistantship (GA) recipients must register for at least 12 graduate credit hours for fall and spring semester of the year they are working. The GA will work with their faculty supervisor for aa minimum of about 10 hours per week.

The department will award assistantships based on the rubric scores earned in the assessment of the GA application, responsibilities related to the GA position and the number of GA positions available. 

Established in November 2008 by Scott D. and Tina F. Whalen and supported by many alumni.  Provides tuition assistance for a student(s) enrolled in the rehabilitation sciences.  Available funds dependent on annual contributions.

Established in 2018 by Rose L. Smith, DPT and Donald R. Smith who spent their careers in higher education and social services.  Provides tuition assistance to student(s) entering year 2 of their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.  Scholarship is renewable for an additional year, provided fund availability and student eligibility.

Established in 2016 by UC Health to promote a pipeline of diverse students desiring to practice in a hospital/acute care setting. Recipient(s) must be enrolled in the College of Allied Health Sciences, entering their professional program.

Questions? Contact lauren.mccants@uc.edu.

We've compiled a list of national scholarships opportunities.  Be sure to read through the description of each scholarship to determine if you are a good fit.