Scholarships
In the College of Health Professions, we are committed to supporting students in achieving their academic and personal goals. We offer a wide range of scholarships to recognize outstanding achievement, leadership, and financial need. Whether you're an incoming freshman, a transfer student, or currently enrolled, we encourage you to explore the scholarship opportunities available to help make your education more affordable and accessible.
How To Apply
Students who have been admitted into the College of Health Professions programs may qualify for financial support through these scholarships. Please log in to the "My Scholarships" page on the Financial Aid website to apply.
GIVE | TO A SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
The College of Health Professions provides students with a rigorous, patient-centered education, critical and creative thinking skills, and soft skills needed to face the challenges of our changing health profession fields. We work diligently to prepare our students for success in a supportive environment enriched with excellent faculty, resources, and strong connections to the health care community.
Private gifts fund important educational areas such as scholarships, research, and hands-on learning not covered by tuition dollars or state aid, which are a necessity for many of our students. In addition, we have identified the recruitment and retention of faculty and students who reflect the diversity of our population as essential strategies to address our nation's health care disparities. Because of gifts that support these needs, our students can pursue their passions and ultimately make positive impacts on the health of our communities.
There are many ways to support Grand Valley State University. You can directly support our students by giving to any of the scholarship funds listed below. On behalf of the university, our college, and our current and future students, we sincerely thank you for your contribution!
| Scholarship | About the Scholarship | Give Here |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Department Endowment | This endowment enhances GVSU''s Physical Therapy Department. | |
| Physical Therapy Diversity Endowed Scholarship | Established by faculty in the Physical Therapy program, to promote and increase diversity in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and the profession of Physical Therapy. | |
| Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Fund | This fund assists Doctor of Physical Therapy students in their third year with costs of attending conferences or continuing education expenses related to pelvic health. | |
| Physical Therapy Pro Bono Clinic Fund | This fund provides support for pro bono physical therapy services including equipment, supply needs, and interpreter aid to many non-English speaking patients that the clinic serves. | |
| Physician Assistant School Program Development Fund | This fund provides assistance to the Physician Assistant Studies program. | |
| Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Fund | This fund supports the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Program. | |
| Rev. Darld and Joyce Black Doctor of Physical Therapy Scholarship | This fund assists a student in a health sciences program from a middle-income family who does not qualify for federal-need based aid. |
Rev. Darld and Joyce Black Doctor of Physical Therapy Scholarship |
| Richard & Debra VanderZyden Endowed Scholarship for Engineering or Health Professions | This scholarship supports students who demonstrate a financial need while pursuing a degree in either engineering or a health profession. |
Richard & Debra VanderZyden Endowed Scholarship for Engineering or |
| Ruth M. Perry Scholarship for Physical Therapy | This scholarship benefits graduate students preparing to become physical therapists. | |
| Solina and Steven Kramer Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund | Supports diverse candidates for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program with financial need. | |
| Stephanie Urbanawiz Physician Assistant Endowed Scholarship | This endowed scholarship provides assistance to a Physician Assistant Studies student. | |
| Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Clinical Placement Scholarship | This scholarship assists students in clinical placement sites outside of urban areas in Western and Northern Michigan who are pursuing degrees in RN to BSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Occupational Therapy, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. |
Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Clinical Placement Scholarship |
| Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Health Sciences Scholarship | This scholarship assists students with demonstrated financial need and to fill the gap who are pursuing degrees in RN to BSN, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Occupational Therapy, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies who are interested in senior care. | |
| Therapeutic Recreation Support Fund | This fund supports specialized recreation and experiential activities or interventions that help maintain or improve health status, functional capacities, and the quality of life for persons with disabilities. | |
| Theresa M. McKee, MS OTR, Occupational Therapy Endowed Scholarship | This scholarship benefits deserving students majoring in occupational therapy. |
Theresa M. McKee, MS OTR, Occupational Therapy Endowed Scholarship |
| Todd Jager Memorial Graduate Athletic Training Student Award Endowment | This award benefits graduate students pursuing a career in athletic training for college athletics. |
Todd Jager Memorial Graduate Athletic Training Student Award Endowment |
| Volkhardt Family Scholarship | This scholarship provides assistance to future nurses and physical therapists who demonstrate financial need. | |
| Wisner Doctor of Physical Therapy Scholarship | This scholarship benefits graduate students preparing to become physical therapists. | |
| Woods Athletic Training Scholarship Endowment | This scholarship assists students pursuing athletic training as a career. |