DR. RON BOWIE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: OT2, PT2 Deadline for Submission of Application: September 30 The Community Therapy Services (CTS) Inc. Board of Directors offers an annual scholarship at the University of Manitoba in the School of Medical Rehabilitation in honour of Dr. Ron Bowie, former member and Chairperson of the CTS Board of Directors and former Director of the School of Medical Rehabilitation. CTS is a private not for profit agency that provides rehabilitation (occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech language pathology) services in Manitoba. The agency employs skilled professionals who provide treatment, consultation, and education to clients and care givers in community, long-term care, ambulatory care and acute care settings. The agency delivers services in partnership with numerous organizations in Manitoba both internal and external to the health sector. Each year, two scholarships, valued at $750 each, will be offered; one to a graduate student in the Physical Therapy program and one to a graduate student in the Occupational Therapy program. Criteria: 1) is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in either the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program or the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program offered by the School of Medical Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba; 2) has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5; 3) enrolls in the second and final year of study in the School of Medical Rehabilitation in either the MOT or the MPT program; 4) demonstrates an interest in community practice, by way of an application outlining his/her experiences in or future goals for community practice. Applicants must submit their CV and a typed essay (12 pt. font, double-spaced) of a maximum 750 words addressing the following: 1) an understanding of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy in community practice in Manitoba; 2) a vision for community practice in Manitoba; 3) experiences in community practice (clinical, fieldwork or other); 4) future goals for community practice. To apply submit this application form and CV to the College of Rehabilitation Sciences at: Awards Chair: [email protected] Application Deadline: September 30 NAME: ADDRESS: STUDENT NUMBER: CITY: PROVINCE & POSTAL CODE: PROGRAM: YEAR IN PROGRAM: 1 Type a maximum 750 word essay addressing the criteria above. 2 3 4