Iowa Physical Therapy Foundation

Iowa Physical Therapy Foundation Board of Directors 

Iowa Physical Therapy Foundation’s mission is to support current and future physical therapists and assistants by establishing, funding, and granting scholarships for students enrolled in Iowa therapy programs. The IPTF also supports research that optimizes treatment provided by physical therapists and assistants. Learn more about the Iowa Physical Therapy Foundation and donate today.

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Olive Farr Scholarship

The Iowa Physical Therapy Foundation established an annual $500 physical therapist student scholarship in 1983. An annual $250 physical therapist assistant student scholarship was established by the Foundation in 1995 which was initially funded by a contribution from physical therapists Steven and Susan Bell. The Foundation has since increased these awards so that each year four SPT and one SPTA student scholarships are awarded. The scholarships are made possible by a bequest to the Foundation from Olive C. Farr, PT, first director of the physical therapy education program at the University of Iowa.

For more information on how to apply for the Olive C. Farr scholarship please click here or contact APTA Iowa at mail@iowaapta.org. 

Donor Spotlight - Care Initiatives

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