Top 65 Physical Therapy Scholarships in February 2026

The New Jersey Brain and Spine Healthcare Scholarship is a $2,000 award created to recognize and support students who are passionate about pursuing a career in healthcare. Whether your path is medicine, nursing, neuroscience, psychology, or another healthcare-related field, NJBS wants to honor your dedication to improving the lives of patients and shaping the future of care. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors or current undergraduate students residing in or attending school in New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. Applicants must also be pursuing a degree in a healthcare-related field. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of NJBS physicians and administrators. Essays will be evaluated based on relevance to the prompt, originality, commitment to a healthcare career, and clarity of writing. The recipient will be selected based on overall strength of application and alignment with NJBS’s mission of advancing healthcare through exceptional patient care. The scholarship recipient will receive a $2,000 award to support their education. The winner will be featured on the NJBS website and social media channels as part of their commitment to celebrating the future leaders of healthcare. Applicants can also apply directly through the New Jersey Brain and Spine Healthcare website.Show Less

Are you a female or minority student pursuing a career in STEM? If so, you should consider applying for the Avance Clinical Diversity in STEM Scholarship! Worth $5,000, this scholarship is designed to support women and minority groups pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). With a strong focus on the Life Sciences industry, this program provides financial assistance, hands-on industry experience, and international visibility — helping create a more diverse and inclusive future for the life sciences sector. Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or have recently been accepted into a a recognized STEM program. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for STEM and a commitment to fostering diversity within the field. Eligible fields of study include: Life Sciences (Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology) Clinical Research and Clinical Sciences Medical Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Public Health) Data and Technology in Health (Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering) Applicants are invited to submit a 300-word essay describing their interest in STEM and how this scholarship will support their career goals. Final selections will be made by Avance Clinical’s Senior Leadership team. In addition to university financial support, scholarship recipients may be offered the opportunity to complete an internship at Avance Clinical, gaining valuable experience within a global clinical research organization.Show Less

Are you a high school junior or senior in Riverside or San Bernardino County planning to pursue a career in healthcare? If so, you may be a great candidate for the College Pathways Scholarship! IMPORTANT: This scholarship is only for students planning to attend a four-year college or community college. If you're planning to attend a vocational, technical, or certification program, please apply for the Technical Education Pathways Scholarship instead. This scholarship provides recognition and financial support to graduating juniors and seniors currently attending Riverside or San Bernardino County high schools who want to pursue a career in any healthcare profession within Southern California. Scholarships can only be awarded a maximum of once per applicant. Funds can be used for college application fees, supplies, or costs related to the study of their chosen field. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the requirements below: Must be a resident of Riverside or San Bernardino County and be enrolled in a Riverside or San Bernardino County High School Must be enrolled in or currently applying for admittance to a Southern California healthcare degree program Must submit two (2) 500 word minimum essays Essay Prompt #1 Evaluation Guide Essay Prompt #2 Evaluation Guide Must submit two (2) recommendation forms Must have a weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher Must submit current unofficial transcripts If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school junior or senior in Riverside or San Bernardino County planning to study a healthcare field at a Southern California accredited vocational, technical, or certification healthcare program? If so, you may be a great candidate for the Technical Education Pathways Scholarship! IMPORTANT: This scholarship is only for students planning to attend a vocational, technical, or certification healthcare program. If you're planning to attend a four-year college or community college, please apply for the College Pathways Scholarship instead. This scholarship provides recognition and financial support to graduating juniors and seniors currently attending Riverside or San Bernardino County high schools who want to pursue a career in any allied healthcare profession within Southern California. Scholarships can only be awarded a maximum of once per applicant. Funds can be used for college application fees, supplies, or costs related to the study of their chosen field. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the requirements below: Must be a resident of Riverside or San Bernardino County and be enrolled in a Riverside or San Bernardino County High School Must be enrolled in or currently applying for admittance to a Southern California accredited vocational, technical, or certification healthcare program Must submit two (2) 500 word minimum essays Essay Prompt #1 Evaluation Guide Essay Prompt #2 Evaluation Guide Must submit two (2) recommendation forms Must have a weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher Must submit current unofficial transcripts If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Bowers Gracey Allied Health Scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors who are enrolled at Wenatchee Valley College. Applicants must be planning to major in any allied health program and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.Show Less

Are you a Montana or Wyoming resident living in the Billings Clinic Service Area (see full list of eligible cities below) who is seeking a post-secondary degree in a healthcare field? If so, you may be eligible for the Billings Clinic Health Care Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $500 and $2,000 to current and incoming post-secondary students from Montana and Wyoming who are pursuing eligible healthcare fields. Examples of eligible fields/careers include but are not limited to, coding, laboratory (Medical Technologist, Histology, Cytology), nursing, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pre-med, radiology, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation (Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapy), rehabilitation (COTA/PTA/Speech Therapy Assistant), and surgical technology. If you're from an eligible Montana or Wyoming city and are pursuing a degree in one of these fields, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Maryland Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program provides scholarship/loans to Maryland residents interested in a career in specified workforce shortage areas.

The Bisexual Foundation Scholarship Award is an annual fund awarding up to $1,000 per award to selected graduate students to advance research on the psychology of bisexuality. This new award recognizes the growing importance of research on bisexuality in the field of LGBT issues in psychology and offers concrete support and encouragement to emerging scholars in this field. Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in a psychology or therapy/counseling graduate program. To apply, students must submit a cover sheet, their curriculum vitae, their project description, and a letter from their faculty supervisor addressing the quality and feasibility of the project, and the qualifications of the applicant. If you're a graduate student conducting research on the psychology of bisexuality, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Elizabeth I. Matt was a retired nurse who assisted countless people back to health during her time as a medical professional. She knew the importance of her field, as well as the struggles that came along with it. In 2007, she would go on to establish the Elizabeth I. and Louis J. Matt Scholarship to directly benefit future medical professionals from New Britain, Newington, or Wethersfield in Connecticut. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be graduating seniors or alumni of a public high school in Newington, Wethersfield, or New Britain, Connecticut. They must also be planning on seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree in a medical field. If you're interested in this scholarship, consider taking a look at our other nursing scholarships and Connecticut scholarships. Happy applying!Show Less

Have you been accepted into an accredited nursing or health professions program in Idaho and demonstrate financial need? If so, you may be eligible for the Idaho Nursing and Health Professionals Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards between $3,000 to one eligible student at an Idaho university who has a passion for pursuing nursing or another eligible health profession. To be considered, interested students must submit a transcript, one letter of reference, a copy of their FAFSA report, as well as a 1-3 page written statement describing their career goals, as well as their past extra-curricular activities and work experiences. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The NEXT for AUTISM Fellows Scholarship is available to graduating seniors, graduates, and first-year college students who are pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in the human services field. Students who are currently working or are planning to work as a direct service provider for adults with autism and/or an intellectual disability are eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to those committed to serving the autism population after graduation.Show Less

The Northmont Alumni Association Chunduri Family Healthcare Scholarship program is available to graduating seniors from Northmont High School in Clayton, Ohio. Students seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in the healthcare field are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Sammy Joe & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Disability Studies is available to graduating seniors or graduates of a high school or homeschool in one of ETCF’s East Texas counties*. Students planning to study special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, counseling professional, sign language interpreter, licensed therapist, speech pathology, or applied behavior analyst are encouraged to apply. *ETCF Counties include Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Lamar, Leon, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood.Show Less

The Communication Disorder/Speech Therapy Scholarship is open to Massachusetts residents who are pursuing a career in speech therapy. To apply, candidates must provide a letter of reference from an academic advisor or professor, a copy of their Massachusetts driver's license, and a 500-word personal statement outlining their aspirations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your education and career in communication disorders!Show Less

Ready to save lives and earn cash for college? If so, the Ed Bradford Family Health Care 4-H Scholarship, open to aspiring medical professionals of the Elkhart County 4-H club, can help you secure the funding you need to pursue your education! One recipient will be chosen to earn this scholarship, which is worth $500. It may be renewed for three additional years, allowing individuals to earn up to $2,000 total. To be eligible, individuals must be residents of Elkhart County, Indiana who are members of the Elkhart County 4-H Club. Applicants must also be planning to pursue a degree or studies in the medical field at a four-year program at an accredited college or university in the United States. If you’re interested in discovering similar scholarships, we encourage you to explore these scholarships for Indiana residents and medical school scholarships. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship Program offers scholarship funds to help Jewish college and graduate students offset some of their financial burden. To be eligible, applicants must be Jewish, been born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties), including Lake County, Indiana or had one continuous year of full-time employment in the Chicago metro area prior to enrollment, intend to return to the Chicago metropolitan area after completing school, and are entering their last two years of an undergraduate program or entering an accredited graduate program in the upcoming academic year. Selected recipients will earn awards worth up to $4,000 each, with the potential to renew. If you're an incoming Jewish college upperclassman or graduate student from the Chicago Metropolitan Area or Lake County, Indiana, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Roslyn Praise Margolin Scholarship is available to graduating seniors who attend high school in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, or Newton North, Natick, or Silver Lake Regional high schools in Massachusetts and are planning to attend Boston University. Graduates of the above high schools who currently attend Boston University's Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences are also welcome to apply. Students who plan to attend the Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University receive special consideration.Show Less

The Douglas Arthur Ways Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from a high school in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Students planning to study health sciences are welcome to apply. Special consideration is given to Martinsburg High School graduates.Show Less

The Kappa Delta Phi Scholarship is open to individuals who have completed at least one year of occupational therapy-specific coursework in an AOTA-accredited or developing post-professional level program, or to those who are enrolled in an occupational therapy assistant program. While priority will be given to residents of Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri, anyone enrolled in an AOTA-accredited occupational therapy degree program may apply. Bear in mind that individuals studying to become occupational therapy assistants must be in their final year to be eligible. If you're an occupational therapy student looking for some help to pay off your educational costs, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy Karen Jacobs Scholarship will be awarded to a Massachusetts resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program at the professional degree level. Applicants must be members of the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy. To apply, students must have their references (two are required) and Program Directors submit their online forms. If you're a Massachusetts resident enrolled in a professional occupational therapy degree program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Carlotta Welles Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA-accredited associate's degree program in occupational therapy. The scholarship is one of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation's many funding opportunities available for occupational therapy students. To be considered for all of these scholarships, including the Carlotta Welles Scholarship, applicants must complete one scholarship form and submit the application materials listed below. If you're an occupational therapy student pursuing an associate's degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Florence Wood Scholarship is a prestigious award for students pursuing occupational therapy education in Arkansas. This scholarship is exclusively available to Arkansas residents enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy program. To be considered, applicants must provide two references and have their Program Directors submit online forms before the deadline. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and career in occupational therapy!Show Less

The Willard and Spackman Scholarship is for individuals studying occupational therapy at the Post-Baccalaureate Degree level. To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in an AOTA-accredited or developing professional level (master's or OTD) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program. If you are studying to become an occupational therapy assistant, you must be in your final year to be eligible. The scholarship is one of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation’s many funding opportunities available for occupational therapy students. To be considered for all of these scholarships, including the Willard and Spackman Scholarship, applicants must complete one scholarship form and submit the application materials listed below. If you’re an occupational therapy student pursuing a post-baccaulareate degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less