Welcome to the illinois physical therapy foundation
Registration is OPEN!
The successful 2023 IPTF 5K raised funds for DEI scholarships and student emergency assistance. Join us for the 4th annual 5K on September 28, 2024, at Danada Forest Preserve or virtually. Your participation supports the IPTF DEI Scholarship, Student Emergency Assistance Fund, and other student initiatives.
Register by September 27 or onsite on the 28th. Sponsorship opportunities are available through August 30. Volunteer sign-up opens August 15. Let's run, walk, and roll for physical therapy!
Scholarship Opportunities
STUDENT TO STUDENT Scholarship
Helping students overcome financial challengesThe Student to Student scholarship is funded through student fundraising initiatives and awarded to a SPT or SPTA in their final year of their program. With the 2 scholarships awarded through the IPTF, and thanks to Revolution PTWL's sponsorship of an additional scholarship, we were able to award a total of three Student to Student scholarships in 2023!
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH AUGUST 1
PT SOLUTIONS "FUTURE LEADERS" SCHOLARSHIP
In partnership with the Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation (IPTF)PT Solutions (PTS) is awarding eight Illinois student physical therapists (SPTs) a $3,000 scholarship on behalf of the PTS Future Leaders Scholarship Program. ANY IPTA SPT member is eligible as long as they are in the final year of their program and enrolled in a DPT program in Illinois, or elsewhere.
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH AUGUST 1
IPTF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Scholarship
In partnership with the IPTAThe IPTA and its foundation, IPTF, are dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the physical therapy profession to enhance care for all Illinois residents. This commitment extends to supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they enter the field. The IPTA scholarship program is open to final-year PT and PTA student members.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING NOVEMBER 15, 2024
THE JUDITH HARRIS & DR. MONICA VOHMANN SCHOLARSHIP
Helping a First Year DPT StudentDavid and Julie Rosen, PT are honoring both Julie's mother, Judith Harris, and Dr. Monica Vohman, through this scholarship to one physical therapist student. The student must have demonstrated a desire to help others while overcoming financial or personal challenges to furthering their education. This scholarship is open to all first year DPT students.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING NOVEMBER 15, 2024
team rehab Scholarship
In partnership with the IPTATeam Rehabilitation Services has partnered with the Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation (IPTF) to award 10 Illinois physical therapy students each with a $3,000 academic scholarship! This scholarship is intended to recognize and reward Illinois SPT and SPTAs who exhibit superior scholastic accomplishments and demonstrate promising potential as practical clinicians.