Alfred T. Caffiero Scholarship Endowment Fund - Peiss It On
The “Peiss It On” Award was established in 2025 to celebrate the spirit of lifelong learning, mentorship, and sharing of knowledge. Inspired by Dr. Jean LaMarche, a remarkable educator and innovator in the University at Buffalo School of Architecture, this award recognizes a second-year graduate student in physical therapy who exemplifies a passion for learning and a commitment to helping others grow.
- Award
- $1,500
- Anticipated Total
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Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award.
$1,500.00
- Departments
- School of Public Health & Health Professions, School of Public Health and Health Sciences - Rehabilitation Science
- Deadline
- 12/08/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- Provide a short essay addressing the concept of "passing it on." Your response should clearly define what this phrase means to you within the context of physical therapy and lifelong learning. Be sure to support your definition with specific examples of how you have previously mentored, taught, or supported others (including peers, patients, or community members), and describe how you plan to continue sharing knowledge and expertise throughout your professional career.
- Provide your expected date of graduation.
- Are you currently considered a second-year Doctorate of Physical Therapy student?
- Describe how you became interested in the physical therapy field and your professional goals and achievements.
- Provide information on your community service experience, the organizations you are involved with and why you are dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.
- Outline your recent loan history, current indebtedness, and/or personal financial circumstances including eligibility or lack of eligibility for other forms of financial assistance. Describe your intentions for use of funding, should you be selected.
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