The Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences is pleased to offer a wide-range of scholarships to assist our students in achieving their dream of becoming an excellent health care provider. The scholarship deadline is June 23, 2023 for this year.
General Scholarship Application
Please use the link above to apply for scholarship assistance from the college. Please note, there are also program specific scholarship opportunities available as well. Use the links below to access the applications for those scholarships.
View Past Scholarship Recipients
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30
Requirements:
Contact: Susan Darcy Peake (954) 262-1518
Make the Most of the Dash/Ashley Kaye Hess Changing Lives Scholarship
Overview: This scholarship is provided in memory of Ashley Kaye Hess, who was a treasured part of the NSU SLP Student body in 2015-2016. Many people knew and loved Ashley Kaye Hess, a cheerleader, dancer, and NSU speech-language pathology master’s candidate, before she was killed in a tragic car accident on May 14, 2016 at the age of 28.
The award shall be used only to provide tuition assistance toward courses in the NSU MS-SLP program.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
Requirements:
Students who apply for this scholarship must be enrolled in the MS-SLP program and:
Contact Information: Dr. Tambi Braun, CCC/SLP, Associate Professor, (954) 262-7746, tambi@nova.edu
Additional Information: Award will be announced on May 14 each award year
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30 for each new academic year
Requirements:
Contact Information
Barbara Meltzer PhD Physical Therapy Scholarship
College: PPCHCS- Physical Therapy PhD
Background: This scholarship supports Physical Therapy PhD students in the dissertation phase.
Award Amount: Varies based on amount available.
Deadline: Open - Students can apply when their dissertation proposals have been approved by their committee.
Requirements:
Recognition: Scholarship winners will be recognized at the PhD on campus time/luncheon, bios and information about the individual and their research will be posted on the PT PhD website and other social media sites.
Contact Information: Samuel Cheng, Director PT PhD Program, 954-262-1273, mingshun@nova.edu
Additional Information: The PhD Advisory Committee will review all requests and make the final selection on the recipients.
College: ESS Scholarship Office (undergraduate) for PPCHCS
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1
Requirements:
Contact Information
Additional Information
Other: Submit application and essay (approx. 500 words. Choose one of two topics: 1) How will your NSU degree change your life and/or the lives of others? OR 2) What impact will the Changing Lives Scholarship have upon you? Renewal: Based on available funds and meeting minimum requirements, this may be renewed.
College: ESS Scholarship Office (undergraduate) for PPCHCS
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1
Requirements:
Contact Information
Additional Information
Other: Submit application and essay (approx. 500 words. Choose one of two topics: 1) How will your NSU degree change your life and/or the lives of others? OR 2) What impact will the Changing Lives Scholarship have upon you? Renewal: Based on available funds and meeting minimum requirements, this may be renewed.
College: ESS Scholarship Office (undergraduate) for PPCHCS
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1
Requirements:
Contact Information
Additional Information
Other: Submit application and essay (approx. 500 words. Choose one of two topics: 1) How will your NSU degree change your life and/or the lives of others? OR 2) What impact will the Changing Lives Scholarship have upon you? Renewal: Based on available funds and meeting minimum requirements, this may be renewed.
Award Amount: Up to $1,000 annually (This amount could go to a single student or could be split amongst multiple students.)
Eligibility: Students who are:
Contact Information
Joseph Gonzalez Scholarship Award
Background: In early January, 2002, the speech language community lost a dear friend and colleague when Dr. Joseph Gonzalez, affectionately known as “Dr. G,” suddenly passed away. For many years, Dr. Gonzalez was a professor in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). He was both respected and admired by students and his peers and was a strong proponent of online education. Dr. Gonzalez was instrumental in developing the first class in Technological Application in Communication Science and Disorders for our program and he taught a variety of courses in the curriculum. In his memory, the Nova Southeastern University National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSU-NSSLHA) chapter established this scholarship to be awarded annually to a student in the online program. The award shall be used only to provide tuition assistance towards speech-language pathology courses, excluding fees (i.e., registration), to the College graduate students in the MS-SLP Program who demonstrate superior academic achievement.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
Requirements:
Contact Information
The recipient will be recognized through an email announcement including a photo to all students and faculty.
Recipients:
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Mikell currently lives in Las Vegas, NV, and is finishing up her final year of the MS-SLP program at Nova Southeastern University. Prior to beginning the program, Mikell worked in the non-profit sector for over 5 years, where she organized and managed volunteer programs for individuals of all ages and abilities. She discovered her love for the field of speech-language pathology by interacting with and supporting a variety of volunteers, including individuals with communication disorders. As a current full-time student, Mikell continues to embrace her love for volunteerism by donating her time to a cause she is passionate about, aphasia awareness. She supports an aphasia-focused non-profit by attending online aphasia support groups, empowering individuals with aphasia to share their stories, and helping to raise money for the organization’s mission. Mikell expresses her sincere gratitude for being selected as the Joseph Gonzalez scholarship recipient. She is humbled to be given the opportunity to represent the MS-SLP online program in this way and looks forward to embarking on her journey as a future speech-language pathologist. |
William H. Marquardt Community Health / Collaborative Service Initiative (Endowed $250K)
Background: Acknowledgement of outstanding physician assistant students who demonstrate strong advocacy for primary care and community health initiatives.
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31st
Requirements:
Contact Information:
Professor Stephen Andreades (954) 262-1252 andreade@nova.edu
Additional Information:
Link to application.
Other: Award distributed at CHCS Awards Ceremony in conjunction with graduation events.
Award Amount: Varies - Renewable each year, but students must re-apply each year
Deadline: April 30 for each new academic year
Requirements:
Contact Information
Background: The Department of Occupational Therapy General Scholarship Fund Award is available to a graduate occupational therapy student currently matriculating at the NSU Ft. Lauderdale or Tampa campus who has completed at least two full terms. Student needs to demonstrate strong leadership skills, and be one who exemplifies the values and vision of occupational therapy.
Award Amount: $500.00
Deadline: January 7th Awarded In February
Eligibility: Outstanding occupational therapy student currently matriculating in the MOT, Dr. OT or Ph. D program on the Fort Lauderdale campus or the entry level OTD program in Tampa. Must have completed at least two terms in their respective program.
Requirements:
Submit application (Click Here) to:
Dr. Margo Kreger
mkreger@nova.edu
(954) 262 1280
Award Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30 for each new academic year
Requirements:
Contact Information
Physical Therapy General Scholarship Fund
College: PPCHCS- Professional Physical Therapy Students
Background: This scholarship supports the Professional Physical Therapy students on the Fort Lauderdale campus (year 2-3).
Award Amount: One time award of $1,000.
Deadline: April 1
Timeline for Award: Students are notified by email
Requirements:
To be eligible for the award, students must:
Contact Information: Shari Rone-Adams, Chair, Physical Therapy Department, 954-262-1740, srone@nova.edu
Award Amount: Varies - renewable each year, but students must re-apply each year
Deadline: April 30
Requirements:
Contact Information
Background: Dr. Reba Anderson was the Associate Dean of the College of Allied Health, now called the College of Health Care Sciences, the Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy and the first Chair of the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program. This scholarship was established to honor her commitment to students and to the practice of occupational therapy.
Award Amount:
Two awards will be given each year, as a one-time non-renewable amount of $500.00 per student.
Deadline: January 31
Eligibility:
Students who have successfully completed two semesters of the Master of Occupational Therapy program on the Fort Lauderdale campus.
Requirements:
Contact:
Dr. Rebecca Estes
954-262-1242
Background: The Sandra B. Dunbar Leadership and Professionalism Award is available to a graduate occupational therapy student currently matriculating at the NSU Ft. Lauderdale campus who demonstrates exemplary commitment to community service and leadership skills, and who exemplifies the values and vision of occupational therapy.
Award Amount: $1000
Deadline: January 31
Eligibility:
Outstanding occupational therapy students currently matriculating in the MOT, Dr. OT or Ph. D program on the Fort Lauderdale campus.
Requirements:
Submit Application to: Dr. Rebecca Estes, restes@nova.edu, 954-262-1242
College: ESS Scholarship Office (undergraduate) for PPCHCS
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1
Requirements:
Contact Information
Additional Information
Other: Submit application and essay (approx. 500 words. Choose one of two topics: 1) How will your NSU degree change your life and/or the lives of others? OR 2) What impact will the Changing Lives Scholarship have upon you? Renewal: Based on available funds and meeting minimum requirements, this may be renewed.