Surge Application - Rizing Tide

Apply for the Surge Scholarship

PLEASE REVIEW ALL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

DEADLINE: 11:59 PM PACIFIC TIME ON October 9, 2024

Surge Application

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Gender Identity

Chosen Pronouns

Race and Ethnicity (Select all that apply)

Email

Phone/Mobile

Cost of Residency Program

Which residency scholarship are you applying for?

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Education

Tell us about your educational history and your aspirations for residency!

DPT Program Attended

Cumulative GPA

List any co- or extra-curricular activities you participated in during your time in PT school or as a licensed PT professional. Include community activities and other group memberships.

List any awards, honors, or achievements you earned as a PT student or during your PT career.

What residency program do you plan to attend?

What do you hope to pursue or accomplish after completing your residency?

Essays and Supporting Documentation

Short Essay Questions

We want to understand what makes you, well, you! To help us get to know you better, please answer the following questions about your drive and world perspective. Limit each answer to 500 words and submit all three essays as one PDF file.

Why did you choose to attend a residency program, and what is the main goal you wish to accomplish during your residency?
Reflect on your experience in your DPT program. What do you know now that you wish you knew as a new DPT student? What advice would you give to first year DPT students?
How do your ethnic background, culture, and community ties shape your vision for the future of physical therapy?

Three Short Essays

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Official Transcript

Upload your official DPT program transcript here.

Official Transcript

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Acceptance Letter

Upload the acceptance letter from the residency program you plan to attend here.

Acceptance Letter

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Letters of Recommendation

Please upload two letters of recommendation below in PDF format. Ensure the letters were written by a previous teacher, professor, or industry professional and that they answer the following questions:

How do you know the scholarship applicant?
What qualities do you see in this individual?
Why do you feel this individual should receive this scholarship?

Letters of recommendation may also be sent directly to [email protected]. Please make sure that your name is placed in the subject line of the email.

Two Letters of Recommendation

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How did you hear about this scholarship?

Eligible students who apply for a Rizing Tide scholarship are automatically enrolled in Rizing Tide's Employer Connect program. This free-to-participate program connects students with employment opportunities post graduation. Check the box to complete your application.

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