Scholarship Opportunity

GFPT Phyllis D. Palma Scholarship

Offered by Georgia Foundation for Physical Therapy

Supports eligible full-time physical therapy students in accredited Georgia programs.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Sophomore, College Junior, Graduate Student

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027 awards — conservative deadline pending confirmation

OpensSeptember 1, 2026
DeadlineOctober 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be an APTA/APTA Georgia member enrolled full time in a CAPTE-accredited PT/PTA program in Georgia.
  • Have department-chair verification of completed first-year credits and eligible second- or third-year status.
  • Be a second- or third-year PT/PTA student in good academic standing with an interest in aquatics, pediatrics, neurology or wheelchair sports.

Requirements

  • Submit the fillable application, official PT/PTA transcript, headshot, publicity release and department-chair credit verification.
  • Include activity/honor information and an original nominee statement; the event page limits it to 1,500 words or 9,000 characters.
  • Confirm the deadline: sponsor procedure says October 31, while cycle/event pages say November 1, 2026. Aim to submit by October 31.

How to Apply

  1. 1Check the named award's study-year and specialty rules.
  2. 2Prepare the complete packet with chair verification and required files.
  3. 3Use the current 2027 online event application; submit by October 31 pending sponsor confirmation.