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Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation Physical and Occupational Therapy Major Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2024
Closes: 3/21/2025

Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation Physical and Occupational Therapy Major Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of Illinois interested in preparing for a career in physical or occupational therapy at a school in any state.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • This program is open to residents of Illinois enrolled or planning to enroll full-time at a college or university in any state.
  • Applicants must be preparing for a career in physical or occupational therapy by enrolling in an undergraduate or graduate professional program or a therapy assistant program.
  • They must have a grade average of "B" or better and be able to document financial need.
  • Undergraduates in professional programs must submit an essay on their short and long-term goals and the qualities they possess that will make them good therapists.
  • Graduate professional students must describe their main focus in the physical or occupational field and how they plan to use their degree.
  • Therapy assistant students must describe their short and long-term goals, what they want to do with their therapy assistant training, and why they became interested in that field.
  • Selection is based on academic qualifications (40%), personality and desire (30%), and financial need (30%).

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: IL
    Intended Area of Study
    Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
    Minimum GPA
    3

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