Steven Levine APTA House of Delegates Student Grant

Geographic Scope: Florida (FPTA members)

Purpose: Provides funding for a PT or PTA student FPTA member to attend the APTA House of Delegates — an APTA policymaking body which meets annually and makes decisions on issues that may have far-reaching implications for the association and for the profession of physical therapy. The House also elects national APTA leadership.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be studying to become a physical therapist or PT assistant
• Be an FPTA member for at least six months prior to applying
• Have demonstrated evidence of professional involvement in their PT/PTA program — as well as involvement in FPTA District level, Chapter level and/or national (APTA) level activity

Recipient Obligations

• Within three months of returning from the meeting, grant recipient must provide an oral or written presentation of their House of Delegates experience to students/faculty in their respective academic program; provide a written submission to the FPTA Update; or present at a District meeting

Application Process

Required Documents:

1. Letter from the applicant (not to exceed one page) detailing:
   • Why the applicant would like to attend APTA House of Delegates
   • Involvement with professional activities in their academic program, district, Chapter, or APTA level
2. One letter of support/recommendation (not to exceed one page) from a faculty member of the applicant's PT/PTA program
   • Letter should specifically focus on the strengths of the student in relation to the criteria for selection

Submission Format:

• Accepted file types: PDF, DOC, DOCX
• Maximum file size: 50 MB per document
• Submitted through online application form on FPTA website

Application Form Fields:

• Name (Required)
• Phone (Required)
• Email (Required)
• Street Address
• City, State, ZIP, Country
• Letter from the Applicant (Required)
• Letter of Support/Recommendation (Required)
• Additional Notes (optional)