Apply for APTACO's Young Leadership Scholar Program

We Want to Invest in YOU!

Deadline to Apply: Saturday, September 10, 2022

APTA Colorado is excited to continue the Young Leadership Scholar Program, intended to recruit and develop leadership within our newest members. The program will entail structured learning in the areas of leadership, professional development, strategic planning, project development, and APTA structure/governance. 

Who: Current APTA Colorado Members who are recent graduates from a PT or PTA program and currently licensed in Colorado. (Graduated within last year.) Up to one (1) PT and one (1) PTA will be selected for this program.

What: The PT and PTA Scholars will be provided with an APTA Board member mentor with whom they will work closely throughout the course of their one-year program. Training described above will also be provided. The Scholar will complete a capstone project to benefit APTA Colorado in the area of their choice.  A stipend (up to $1,500.00) is included with the scholar program to cover any of the following: APTA dues, travel to a National APTA event, and APTA Colorado Conference attendance. Attendance at the APTA Colorado annual conference as well as quarterly Board meetings will also be expected. Structure beyond these requirements will be delineated in partnership with the mentor and program facilitator. 

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