To Apply: Please contact Mac Cannon

2011-2012 VPTA Student Relations
Committee Stipends

• VPTA will award two $100 stipends for those students who want to attend the 2011 VPTA Annual Conference in Roanoke VA October 14th - 16th DEADLINE - SEPTEMBER 1. (Early bird deadline for VPTA Registration is 9/16)
• VPTA will award two $500 stipends for SSIG officers only who want to attend the 2011 APTA National Student Conclave in Minneapolis MN; October 21-23. DEADLINE - SEPTEMBER 1. (If there are no SSIG officers that apply, stipends will be awarded to a non-SSIG officer) (Early bird deadline for NSC Registration is 9/30)
• VPTA will award two $500 stipends for students who want to attend the 2012 APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Chicago, Feb 8-11, 2012. DEADLINE -DECEMBER 1.
• VPTA will award two $500 stipends for students who want to attend the 2012 APTA Annual Conference in Tampa FL, June 6-9, 2012 . DEADLINE - MARCH 1

If you would like to apply for a stipend, please submit the following by e-mail to hmcannon@vpta.org  or fax 703-706-8575:

1. This application form   PDF   Word
2. A Cover letter (max 2 pages) with information on
• Why do you want to attend this event? Goals for the event?
• What PT school activities/leadership positions have you participated in?
3. A resume

Stipend winners are required to submit a short submission to The Virginian, the VPTA newsletter, after returning elaborating on their experience at the event.

When will I be notified of the award and when will I receive the stipend?

You will be notified of the stipend award approximately 2-3 weeks after application deadline. If you are chosen for a student stipend, a reimbursement check will be mailed to you immediately following the conference (with proof of attendance).  

Recommendation: 

For conferences, please take advantage of the early bird deadline for more savings. Please visit the APTA or VPTA website for details about each event.

What are the criteria for choosing stipend recipients?

The stipend winners are chosen based on their previous and future participation in APTA activities, school activities, and other community activities. Preference will be given to potential or current leaders at the schools or student SIG.  Our goal is to evenly award stipends between the nine PT/PTA programs in Virginia. Thus, all VPTA student members are encouraged to apply, regardless of the number of applicants from your program.

What if I have questions?

Please contact the VPTA Executive Director, Mac Cannon, via email at hmcannon@vpta.org