The Robert D. Kruse Memorial Scholarship Fund for Allied Health Professionals
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2012
Purpose
The Robert D. Kruse Memorial Scholarship was created by Alice Kruse in memory of her husband, Robert D. Kruse, DPE, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s School of Physical Therapy from 1956 to 1962. Dr. Kruse, who was legally blind, was very energetic. He helped all students, but was especially encouraging and supportive to those students who were interested in learning and had to work to continue their education. His goal was to ensure students advance as far as their education, skills and talents could take them.
Eligibility
Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited certificate, associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree allied health program. The student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Students who have been accepted into allied health programs who have not yet started their core program courses are not eligible. Preference may be given to students who have or will have clinical rotations at a Cleveland Clinic facility. Students may only apply to receive the scholarship for their final year of studies. Although students from all allied health programs are eligible to apply, scholarships may be awarded to students from allied health programs based on the workforce needs of the Cleveland Clinic. Current projected employment needs are in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technology, and Ophthalmic Technology. (NOTE: Allied health discipline employment needs are subject to change.)
Details
Recipients of the scholarship could receive up to $5,000. The money will be sent directly to the school and applied to meet student academic (tuition and fee) expenses. Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to apply for open positions at Cleveland Clinic facilities upon completing their program.
Application Process
All documents are to be submitted by April 30, 2012.
The following documents must be submitted by the applicant in one envelope: (Do not send documents separately!)
- Compete Application
- FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
- One page typewritten statement (less than 400 words) from the applicant stating their career goals, reasons for choosing the allied health profession they are pursuing, and any pertinent life or career changing events that have influenced their career path.
- Two recommendations Forms — One recommendation must come from a faculty member of your health science program. The Review Committee does not require, but prefers the second recommendation come from a faculty member not associated with your health science program. The faculty must submit their recommendations directly to the address below. Recommendation submitted by the applicant will not be accepted.
The college or university must submit the official transcript. Transcripts submitted by the applicant will not be accepted.
Mail All Application Documents to:
Cleveland Clinic
Education Institute
Health Professions’ Education Council
9500 Euclid Ave./NA22
Cleveland, OH 44195
Review Process
Members of the Cleveland Clinic Health Professions’ Education Council and Mrs. Kruse will serve as the review and selection committee.
Timeline
- Open Application Period: January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2012
- Review and Selection Process: May 1, 2012 through June 15, 2012
- Recipients Notified: July 1, 2012
- Disbursement Issued to Schools: August 1, 2012
Questions can be directed to the Center for Allied Health Education 216.444.6143.
Scholarship Documents
