Graduate Scholarships
Clarke Endowed Scholarships
Clarke University offers endowed scholarships for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Arts in Education (MAE), and Master of Social Work (MSW) students. Contact the Financial Aid Office with any questions you may have about Clarke’s endowed scholarships for graduate students.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Ruth Powers Doctorate of Physical Therapy Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Preference given to a full-time DPT student enrolled at the time of application (i.e. not open to new DPT students)
- Be registered at Clarke University as a full-time DPT graduate student who:
- Has a GPA of 3.4 or above
- Has a serious desire to complete her/his education and earn a degree
- Has financial need
- Has a reputation and character that would be a credit to Clarke University
Application Details:
- Typically 2-3 current DPT students are selected for this award each year.
- Application will be available each year in early spring. The Physical Therapy department will send an email notification with application instructions/materials.
- Application Deadline: Early February
Joel Ostola Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a full time 1st year DPT Clarke University Physical Therapy Student in good standing in the professional phase of the Physical Therapy Program (i.e. not open to new DPT students)
- Applicant must show financial need for the scholarship as evidenced by completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If you file a FAFSA, you can apply.
- Those who established this scholarship were dedicated to enabling minority students to join the ranks of physical therapists. If no such minority student qualifies, the scholarship will be awarded to another candidate.
Application Details:
- Typically awarded to one recipient per year
- Application will be available each year in early spring. The Physical Therapy department will send an email notification with application instructions/materials.
- Application Deadline: Early February
Marilynn Ott-Ratay Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a 2nd year DPT Student in the Clarke University Physical Therapy Program in good standing.
- Applicant must show excellence with the Physical Therapy Program with significant potential to contribute to the profession either academically or clinically.
- Applicant must have a reputation and character that is a credit to Clarke University.
- Applicant must show financial need for the scholarship as evidenced by completion of the Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If you file a FAFSA, you may apply.
Application Details:
- Typically awarded to one recipient per year
- Application will be available each year in early spring. The Physical Therapy department will send an email notification with application instructions/materials.
- Application Deadline: Early February
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Patricia McKevitt Social Work Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Student must have been accepted to the MSW program to apply for this scholarship.
- The recipient must be enrolled in specialized practice-year course in the Master of Social Work program.
- The recipient must have a need for financial assistance.
- The recipient must demonstrate a commitment to social justice and underserved and minority populations through community involvement and/or volunteer activities.
- The recipient must express an interest in and dedication to working with underserved and minority populations in the U.S. (or abroad) after graduation.
- Students interested in pursuing private practice are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Recipient(s) will be asked to write an essay to apply for the scholarship.
Application Details:
- Typically awarded to up to 3 recipients per year
- Application will be available each year in early spring. The Social Work department will send an email notification with application instructions/materials.
- Application Deadline: Early February
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Ruth Powers Endowed Scholarship for Graduate Education
Eligibility:
- Preference given to a full-time student currently enrolled in the MAE program (i.e. not open to new MAE students)
- Be registered at Clarke University as a MAE graduate student who:
- Has a GPA of 3.4 or above
- Has a serious desire to complete her/his education and earn a degree
- Has financial need
- Has a reputation and character that would be a credit to Clarke University
Application Details:
- No application needed; award recipients are selected by the Education Department in February each year
- Typically awarded to 3-5 recipients each year
- Preference given to incoming MAE 4+1 students
External Graduate Student Scholarships
The external scholarships listed below are managed and funded by various companies, individuals, or organizations external to Clarke University. These external scholarships are available to the public and can potentially help students cover the costs of their education and education-related expenses. The organization offering the external scholarship creates the eligibility requirements and manages all stages of the application/review/notification process.
General Scholarships
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Pat Tillman Foundation – For veterans or spouses of veterans
- U.S. Department of Education (type scholarships in the search engine)
- FinAid
- Fast Web
- College Board
- Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Scholarship
- Student Loans, Forgiveness
- P.E.O. Scholarships and Loans
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Advanced Travel Therapy
- Olive C. Farr Scholarship
- Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Outstanding PT Student Award
- AMBUCS Scholarship Program for Therapists
- American Academy of Physical Therapy
- APTA Outstanding Physical Therapy Student Award
- Daughters of the American Revolution Physical/Occupational Therapy Scholarship
- IHS Health Professions Scholarship Program
- International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons Health Careers Scholarship
- APTA Mary McMillan Scholarship Award
- APTA Minority Scholarship Award
- Elks Club Children’s Care Corporation Physical Therapy Scholarship
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Johnson & Johnson Find Your Scholarship
- Sigma Theta Tau
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship
- Iowa Nurses Association Scholarship
- Doctorsofnursingpractice.org
- Iowa Nurse Practitioner society Offers two scholarships to members. Small fee to join.
- Advancing Men in Nursing
- Emergency Nurses Association
- Health Resources Service: Nurse Corps Scholarship Program In exchange, you must work at an eligible facility with a critical shortage of nurses—a Critical Shortage Facility (CSF)—upon graduation.
- National Black Nurses Association
- Nurses Educational Funds
- Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation
- Oncology Nursing Foundation – Must be interested in oncology practice
- National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (NADONA) Stephanie Carroll Scholarship – Must be interested in geriatric practice
- Check your State’s ANA website: Iowa Nurses Association | Wisconsin Nurses Association | Illinois Nurses Association
Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund
- National Association of Black Social Workers Scholarships
- Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship
- Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
- Roothbert Fund Scholarship
- Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
- The Journalism Education Association Future Teacher Scholarships
- Teacher.org
- Teach.org
- Federal TEACH Grant
- National Council of Teachers of English
- James Madison Graduate Fellowship
- IRA Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Grant
- Nancy Larson Foundation
- SHAPE America