Christine Balderas Student PTA Scholarship

UPDATED 2024/2025

This scholarship was established by the Physical Therapy
Assistant (PTA) class of 2015 to reflect the inspiration provided by Professor Balderas to assist a second-year student with financial assistance.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 2.5 (C+) GPA
  • Must be enrolled at least part time at Mesa College
  • Must demonstrate service to others
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must major in one of the following areas:
    Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Must have completed 24+ units at Mesa

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)

Award
$250 to $500
Deadline
02/13/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2024: Describe your experience in the PTA field, including the clinical experience you have, your results on the CPI exam, and conferences you have attended or taken part in.
  2. 2024: Describe as a licensed PTA what you feel your social responsibility role will be and how you will contribute to your community as a healthcare professional.
  3. 2024: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  4. 2024: Community Service. Please share your experience regarding ways you give back to your community, this may include volunteerism, or helping out with family, friends, church, etc. How do you want to contribute to your community in the future? (500 words)
  5. 2024: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  6. 2024: Financial Need Essay. Submit an original essay describing your financial need. Mention if you are eligible for PELL or BOG funding, or describe why you are not eligible for PELL or BOG. Include any outside financial support you receive from all sources. (500 words)
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