2026/2027 SHP General Scholarship Application

Online Scholarship Application
Unlock Your Future with a Rutgers SHP Scholarship

Welcome to the Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) Scholarship Application for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is your gateway to securing financial support for your academic journey. Our streamlined online application process is designed to help you easily apply for prestigious scholarships and take the next step toward a successful career in health professions.

Deadline: All materials must be submitted by June 15th, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.
(incomplete applications will not be reviewed).

⚠Important Notice
This application cannot be saved for later completion, and all submissions are final; we recommend gathering all necessary information before beginning to ensure a complete and accurate submission. Do not print out and send in this form. Applications will only be accepted through electronic submission from this site.

General Application

Students completing this one application will be considered (If eligible) for specific scholarships within the application, based on individual scholarship requirements. (see the website for eligibility details).
General Information
First Name*
Last Name*
Name*

First NameLast Name
A #*
Rutgers Email*
example@shp.ruters.edu
Alternate Email
U.S. Citizen*

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Permanent Resident Address*

Street Address

CityState

Zip Code
Is Mailing Address different than Permanent Address?

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Mailing Address

Street Address

CityState

Zip Code
Phone (mobile)*
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Alternate Phone (home/work)
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Student Status Information
Admit Term*
Degree*
Department*
Program*
Concentration/Track
Please check all that apply*

New/Entering StudentContinuing Student1st-year SHP Student2nd-year SHP Student3rd-year SHP Student4th-year or more SHP StudentFull-timePart-timeUndergraduateGraduate
Number of Credits (completed at time of scholarship application submission)
Student Activities
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Community Activities
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Employment Information
Financial Information

(required only if student has completed the FAFSA form)
FAFSA - Have you completed your FAFSA for the upcoming fall term?

YesNo
I would like to have financial need considered*

Yes (student must complete FAFSA to have financial need considered)No
Employer Tuition Assistance?*

YesNo
Any other source of student assistance (loans, grants, scholarships, etc.) that you are expecting to receive for the upcoming academic year?

YesNo
Have you previously received any scholarship or grant awards?

Yes (please list scholarship or grant)No
What is your total educational loan indebtedness including undergraduate loans($)?
What is your anticipated income while in our program($)?
What is your current income?
Enter "0" if not applicable
What is your partner's income?
Enter "0" if not applicable
Submit your SHP General Scholarship Personal Statement (2 page limit) *

Accepted file formats are pdf, doc, docx
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Submit your CV/resume (Optional: limit 2 pages)

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Resume/CV Attachment

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Applicant Comments
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Additional Scholarships

Applicants should review criteria and eligibility (including details about required statements) at https://shp.rutgers.edu/scholarships/.

PLEASE NOTE THAT EACH ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP MUST INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL STATEMENT PER THE SCHOLARSHIP SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Would you like to be considered for the Kirsch Family Physical Therapy Leadership Scholarship? Student must be in the DPT Program.*

YesNo
File Upload*

Please include a current CV (if not uploaded earlier), as well as a 500 words of less statement (in addition to the General Scholarship Application statement) describing the benefit of professional engagement in your professional development.
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Would you like to be considered for the Dr. Sandra L. Kaplan Endowed Scholarship. Student must be enrolled in the DPT Program.*

YesNo
File Upload*

Please include a CV (if not uploaded earlier), and a one page statement (in addition to the General Scholarship Application statement) describing an episode of personal growth from within the past 2 years, and how that informs your professional development as a physical therapist.
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Would you like to be considered for the Physician Assistant Judith Yannariello, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship? Student must be a 2nd or 3rd year student (as of Fall 2026) enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program.*

YesNo
File Upload*

Please submit a one page Judith Yannariello Endowed Scholarship statement (in addition to the General Scholarship Application Statement), highlighting how you meet the scholarship criteria (see scholarship webpage) as well as "How do you balance your personal academic goals with your commitment to helping those around you? What drives you to help others who may be struggling?"
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Would you like to be considered for the Physician Assistant Dr. Joseph A. Schwenkler Scholarship Fund? Student must be a 2nd or 3rd year student (as of Fall 2026) enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program.*

YesNo
File Upload*

Please submit a one page Dr. Joseph A. Schwenkler Scholarship Fund statement (in addition to the General Scholarship Application statement) highlighting how you meet the scholarship criteria (see scholarship webpage) as well as "Healthcare technology can often feel cold or distancing for patients. What can be done to reduce this subjective feeling during a clinical encounter?" OR "Describe how health care is a team effort and how the PA profession exemplifies patient-centered team care."
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Would you like to be considered for the Physician Assistant Raquel Santos Peskosky Endowed Scholarship. Student must be enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program.*

YesNo
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Please submit a one page Raquel Santos Endowed Scholarship statement (in addition to the General Scholarship Application statement), highlighting how you meet the scholarship criteria (see scholarship webpage), as well as "Sometimes a single event can change one’s trajectory in life. What strengths do you draw from when faced with a major life challenge?
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Would you like to be considered for the Dr. Laura Matarese Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Scholarship? Student must be enrolled in the DCN program.*

YesNo
File Upload*

Please submit a 500 word statement (in addition to the General Scholarship Application statement) and a CV/Resume for the Dr. Laura Matarese Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Scholarship. The personal statement should address current service to the profession/future career goals/commitment to service and leadership to the profession and service to the public. Also include a statement as to your planned course progression and how obtaining this scholarship will help support your completion of the program.
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Would you like to be considered for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Department's Catherine and Kenneth T. Gill Memorial Scholarship? Student must be enrolled in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Department.*

YesNo
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Please submit a 500 words or less statement (in addition to the General Scholarship Application statement), regarding your interest in serious mental illness and a description of any efforts and contributions to the lives of persons with serious mental illness you have pursued in a paid, volunteer and/or student capacity.
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Submission of this application constitutes an understanding and agreement that your grade information (including previous transcripts from your admission file) and financial aid information (if finances are to be considered) will be released to members of the SHP Scholarship committee .
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Electronic Signature*
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Online Scholarship Application

General Information

Student Status Information

Student Activities

Community Activities

Employment Information

Financial Information

Applicant Comments