The Memorial Fund Scholarship was created in 2003 to fund pediatric physical therapists who wish to become Pediatric Clinical Specialists and to honor those physical therapists who are no longer with us but have made a lasting impression on the field of physical therapy. The first honoree is Carol Dichter.

 

The Memorial Fund Scholarship Committee shall select, from among nominations submitted by Section membership, an active member of the Section to receive this $1000 scholarship award (two awards will be given in 2007 and three in 2008). This money is to be used to fund the member during professional development activities and may be used to pay for PCS exam fees, attendance at the Advanced Clinical Practice Course, or continuing education credits.

 

Nominees must be active or life members of the Section on Pediatrics and be interested in becoming a Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatrics. Each nominator shall send a completed nomination form, a curriculum vita of the nominee, and reasons why the nominee is best suited for this award. The award will be presented at the Section’s Business Meeting at APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting each year.

 

 

Click here for the application.

 

 

How to Donate to the Memorial Fund Scholarship

If you would like to honor a pediatric PT who is no longer with us (but who has made a lasting impression on the field of pediatric physical therapy), please contact the Executive Office.