HIE Help Center Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by HIE Help Center

Description

The HIE Help Center awards a single annual scholarship of $1,000 to a student pursuing a career in physical, occupational, or speech therapy. The award targets both undergraduate and graduate students who plan to enter one of these three therapy professions. Applicants must submit a completed application and all required materials by the posted deadline to be considered. The selection is competitive and limited to one recipient each year.

Key takeaways:
- Single annual scholarship for therapy students (physical, occupational, or speech).
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
- $1,000 award amount (see Award Value for disbursement details).
- Applicants must submit a complete application package by the deadline.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet three clear eligibility criteria to be considered for the scholarship. You must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25. Additionally, applicants may not be past, present, or future clients of ABC Law Centers, the firm that sponsors the HIE Help Center. Meeting these eligibility rules is a prerequisite; incomplete or ineligible submissions will not advance.

Key takeaways:
- Must be enrolled at a U.S. institution of higher education.
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.25.
- Not eligible if you are or will be a client of ABC Law Centers.
- Eligibility is required before application review proceeds.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a completed application plus supporting documents and a project that responds to the scholarship prompt. Required materials include an academic transcript and a written response to: “Why are you pursuing occupational, physical, or speech therapy? What will your unique approach be as a future occupational, physical, or speech therapist?” For the project, choose either a formatted essay (750–1,000 words, 12 pt. Times New Roman, double-spaced, header with last name, page numbers, and scholarship name; PDF only) or a creative project (photo series, multimedia ≤5 minutes, creative writing, performance, etc.). Essays that fail to meet formatting or prompt requirements will be disqualified.

Key takeaways:
- Submit: completed application, academic transcript, and prompt response.
- Project options: formatted essay (750–1,000 words, PDF) or a creative project.
- Essay formatting required: 12 pt. Times New Roman, double-spaced, header with last name, page numbers, and scholarship name.
- Creative projects may include photos, video (≤5 minutes), multimedia, or performance pieces.

Award Value

The scholarship amount is $1,000 and is issued to the recipient’s enrolled school or program rather than directly to the student. Alongside the financial award, the winner is featured in a published profile that includes a short biography, their university, and a photo. The award is intended to support the student’s educational program and to raise the recipient’s professional visibility through the feature. Specific disbursement and publicity details are handled by the HIE Help Center and sponsor.

Key takeaways:
- Award amount: $1,000.
- Payment is made payable to the winner’s school or program.
- Winner receives a published feature with bio, university name, and photo.
- Disbursement and publicity are managed by the scholarship organizers.

Application Timeline

The scholarship is offered once per year and awards a single recipient annually. Applicants must submit all required materials by the scholarship deadline in order to be eligible for that year’s award. Exact submission dates and any timeline milestones (application opening, deadline, and winner announcement) are posted on the official scholarship page; applicants should consult that page for current deadlines. Late or incomplete submissions are not considered.

Key takeaways:
- Scholarship cycle: annual (one recipient per year).
- All materials must be submitted by the published deadline to qualify.
- Check the official scholarship page for current dates and announcements.
- Late/incomplete applications are ineligible.

History of the Award

The scholarship is administered by the HIE Help Center and sponsored by ABC Law Centers, the firm associated with the center. The program aims to support students entering therapy professions and to highlight their work through published winner profiles and example entries. Past winning entries and previous year recipients are made available online for reference. The award reflects the sponsor’s commitment to supporting rehabilitation-focused disciplines.

Key takeaways:
- Administered by HIE Help Center; sponsored by ABC Law Centers.
- Designed to support future physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
- Past winners and winning entries are published online.
- Program underscores sponsor support for rehabilitation professions.