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Application Cycles

Fall Semester

July 1st-July 16th

Winter Semester

November 1st–November 15th

Summer Semester

March 1st-March 15th

Students have until 11:59pm on the day of the deadline to submit their applications.

INTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS

(Scholarships offered may vary by semester)

OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) offers $1,000 opportunity scholarships, which are available to offer individuals a greater opportunity to improve their education and, in turn, assist our communities with improved healthcare.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) offers $500 merit scholarships, which are available to enrolled students who demonstrate excellent academic performance and personal behavior, that is of merit, toward healthcare and the community.

TOP SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) offers a $2,000 scholarship to students who excel in their status as a student. The Top Scholar Scholarship is only available to students who have been nominated by their graduate program director and is awarded once per semester.

 

SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) offers $1,000 single parent scholarships, which are available to enrolled students who have one (1) or more dependents and show financial need.

MILITARY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is proud to offer $1,000 scholarships for the advancement of veterans, reservists, and their dependents in higher education.

 

CORE VALUES SCHOLARSHIP

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) offers $1,000 core values scholarships, which are available to any new or existing student that is enrolled and in good academic standing. These scholarships are awarded to students who best demonstrate their personal alignment with the university’s core values.

DEPENDENT CARE FINANCE GRANT

The Dependent Care Finance (DCF) Grant ($1,500) is available to full-time RMU students who are enrolled in one of our quality education programs and have the additional responsibility of supporting dependents.

 

DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) offers $500 diversity scholarships to first-generation college students, members of an underrepresented population, or students that have overcome personal , social and/or physical obstacles to pursue an education.

ALUMNI STUDENT SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP

The Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) Alumni Association is proud to offer $500 alumni student support scholarships to current students who demonstrate how they will impact their community and represent RMUoHP as an alumnus/alumna.

 

Ph.D. IN HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP

The Foundation Board of Directors of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions are pleased to sponsor a scholarship for the benefit of the PhD in Health Science students of the University. Multiple $750 scholarships are available for enrolled PhD students who demonstrate financial need.

OPTOMETRY SCHOLARSHIP

The Foundation Board of Directors of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions are pleased to sponsor a scholarship for the benefit of Optometry students at the University. Multiple scholarship awards are available for newly enrolled Optometry students (Summer 2024) who demonstrate great academics, community service, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and/or social justice. 

 

 

FOUNDERS HONOR THE VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP

In honor of Veterans Day 2020, two of the Founders of RMU, Drs. Michael Skurja, Jr., and Richard P. Nielsen, are sponsoring this scholarship. This  was developed for the student/veterans of RMU.   We are proud to associate with veterans and  to honor them for serving our country and communities.

 

 

FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Foundation (RMU Foundation) Board of Directors is pleased to sponsor scholarships for the benefit of RMUoHP’s students. These $1,000 scholarships are available to enrolled students who demonstrate excellent academic performance.

FOUNDATION OTD SCHOLARSHIP

The Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Foundation (RMU Foundation) Board of Directors is pleased to sponsor scholarships for the benefit of the RMU’s OTD students. These $500 scholarships are available to enrolled OTD students who demonstrate excellent academic performance.

FOUNDATION DPT SCHOLARSHIP

The Foundation Board of Directors of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions are pleased to sponsor a scholarship for the benefit of the DPT students of the University. A $500 scholarship is available for enrolled DPT students who demonstrate excellent academic performance.

FOUNDATION NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

The Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Foundation (RMU Foundation) Board of Directors is pleased to sponsor scholarships for the benefit of RMUoHP’s nursing students. These $1,000 scholarships are available to enrolled nursing students who demonstrate excellent academic performance.

University Scholarships are awarded through a competitive application and review process.

For more scholarship information, contact Leslie Garcia at leslie.garcia@rm.edu.

EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The majority of the scholarships listed below are available through external sources (unless noted) and have no affiliation with Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU). Please exercise caution when pursuing any outside scholarships. If you are a financial aid recipient, receiving any scholarship will affect your Cost of Attendance (COA). It is your responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office if you are selected for an award.
Should you be awarded a scholarship from any source (internal or external), please take the time to send the institution/awarder a “Thank You” letter.

ScholarshipDetails
Miscellaneous2023 CAPCSD ScholarshipsDeadline to apply: October 4, 2023
MiscellaneousT. H. Bell Scholarship
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)NHSC Scholarship Program
MiscellaneousUHF - Diversity in Healthcare Scholarship
MiscellaneousHealth Care Workforce Financial Assistance Program
MiscellaneousMax Gorin ScholarshipDeadline to apply: June 30, 2023
MiscellaneousRehabs.org College Scholarship
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health SciencesNSCA Foundation Scholarship
Doctor of Nursing (DNP)AAMN Scholarships
Doctor of Nursing (DNP)Air Force HPSP Scholarship
Doctor of Nursing (DNP)Exceptional Nurses Scholarship for Disabled Students
Doctor of Nursing (DNP)F.A. Davis Nursing Scholarships
Doctor of Nursing (DNP)Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Pursuit of Excellence in Nursing Scholarship
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD)American Speech-Language Hearing Foundation (ASHA) Graduate Student Scholarship
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD)ASHFoundation Graduate Student Scholarship for Minority StudentsTo Apply Contact: Program Administrator FoundationPrograms@asha.org
Tel: (301) 296-8703 Fax: (301) 296-8567
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850-3289
Deadline — May
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD)Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Scholarships
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD)Utah Speech-Language Hearing Association Scholarship
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD), Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Doctor of Nursing (DNP)Advanced Travel Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)Indian Health Service Loan Repayment ProgramLoan Repayment Program for American Indians & Alaska Natives
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)AOTA ScholarshipAmerican Occupational Therapy Association Scholarship
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)AMBUCS Scholarships2016-2017 AMBUCS Scholarships for Therapists Winners
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)AOTF Scholarships
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)SHARP – Loan Repayment Program, AlaskaFuture or Current Alaska Residents
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)Minority Scholarship AwardThird Year Minority DPT Students
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)APTA
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)Student Loan Repayment and Debt Management
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)Health Professions Loan Repayment ProgramCurrent (or future) California Residents Only
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)Michigan State Loan Repayment ProgramFuture or Current Michigan Residents
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)PA Foundation Scholarships
MiscellaneousAdventures in Education – Scholarship Search Engine
MiscellaneousNational Application Center – Scholarship Search Engine
MiscellaneousPeterson
MiscellaneousRevere Health
MiscellaneousUS Air Force Scholarships
MiscellaneousAddictions.com ScholarshipDeadline to apply: 01/31/2023
MiscellaneousTeaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) ProgramDeadline to apply: 10/18/2022

If you are a financial aid recipient, receiving any scholarship will affect your Cost of Attendance (COA). It is your responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office if you are awarded a scholarship. Should you be awarded a scholarship from any source (internal or external), please take the time to send the institution/awarder a “Thank You” letter.

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