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ORS Scholarship Application - Empowering Future Healthcare Professionals:

Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists (ORS) is a locally owned Physical Therapy company dedicated to fostering community relationships and helping people return to working, playing, and living healthy lives. For over 37 years we have been providing rehabilitation, injury care and prevention, and education to empower our communities to live a healthy, active lifestyle.

To give back to the communities we serve, ORS is proud to offer scholarships to deserving students who aspire to pursue a career in healthcare and exemplify our core values (Connection-Accountability-Respect-Environment-Service). We are particularly interested in students who want to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, with strong consideration given to those pursuing careers in physical therapy, physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy, or athletic training.

Additional Benefits of the ORS Scholarship:

Observation/Job Shadowing Opportunities: Gain firsthand experience by observing healthcare professionals in action, allowing you to understand the day-to-day operations and patient care practices.
Mentoring: Benefit from one-on-one mentoring with seasoned experts who will guide you through your educational and professional journey.
Potential Employment: Stand out as a top candidate for potential employment opportunities within our ORS Clinics upon graduation.
Ongoing Support: As our scholarship program continues to grow, we are committed to maintaining strong communication with our scholarship winners. We will provide ongoing support and guidance throughout your educational journey, ensuring you have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed.
Future Scholarship Opportunities: Scholarship recipients who are admitted to an accredited physical therapy or athletic training program will have the chance to apply for additional scholarships of up to $2,000. This further financial support aims to help you achieve your academic and professional aspirations.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare by becoming a part of our scholarship program. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of patients and the community.

Requirements:

Must be graduating in Spring 2025.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25.
Plan to pursue a degree in a healthcare profession (IE: PT, PTA, OT, AT).
Extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership experiences will be considered.

Application Process:

Complete the application form.
Respond to a series of questions about yourself, your background and your future goals as an allied health professional.

Applications accepted through Friday March 28, 2025

Last name

First name

Street address

City

State/Region

Email*

Mobile phone number

High School

Current GPA

Intended Profession

College/University Attending

Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities are activities participated outside of their regular academic curriculum. These activities can be organized by the school or pursued individually and typically include: Sports, Arts, Clubs, Community Service, Leadership Roles, Work Experience, Hobbies

Leadership Experience

Refers to any instance where you have taken on the role of guiding, directing, or managing a group of people to achieve a common goal. This experience can come from various settings, not just formal job roles

Professional Questionnaire

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Your responses will help us understand your background, experiences, and aspirations in the healthcare field.

Question 1

Could you briefly introduce yourself, sharing some details about your background and interests?

Question 2

Please write a few sentences to describe why you have chosen your desired allied health profession and include any life experiences or role models that have influenced your decision.

Question 3

ORS prides itself in operating under 5 CORE Values: Connect, Accountability, Respect, Environment & Service. Which of the CORE values resonates most with you? Can you tell us which one and why?

Question 4

Have you been a previous patient, job-shadowed, worked for ORS, or do you have any previous experience with ORS? How did you hear about us?