The LE&RN/LymphNotes U.S. Lymphedema Therapist Scholarship was established to meet the need for additional lymphedema therapists in the United States. Scholarships are awarded annually in honor of writer and lymphedema advocate Ann Ehrlich who initiated the awards in 2013. Despite increasing awareness of lymphedema, there is only one therapist for every 1,000 people with lymphedema in the United States. This scholarship will help to address this disparity by encouraging healthcare professionals to obtain specialty lymphedema therapist training and certification. Special consideration will be given to professionals working with underserved populations in the United States. We anticipate being able to award at least 10 scholarships this year. To apply, please review the requirements and application process below.
LE&RN/LymphNotes Award Amount: Up to $1,000 towards any Lymphedema Certification Course offered by a member of the North American Lymphedema Education Association (NALEA) or other certification program pre-approved by LE&RN. Funds will be applied directly to the course tuition. The LE&RN Lymphedema Scholarship will be awarded annually to recipients based on the availability of funds.
In addition to the LE&RN/LymphNotes Scholarship, LE&RN is pleased to partner with Gay Lee Gulbrandson, CLT-LANA, Dr. Vodder Schools International Certified Instructor http://voddermld.com/a to offer (2) $1000 grants toward her 5-Day Basic Class in California.
Eligibility Requirements:
• The following professional unrestricted licensure in the United States are accepted for scholarship eligibility: RN, OT, COTA, PT, PTA, MD, DO, ATC, DC, PA
• Massage therapists who have completed 500 massage school hours and/or National Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Certification Exam.
To be considered for either scholarship, the following information is required:
• A complete application
• Resume and/or Curriculum vitae (CV)
• One letter of recommendation from a colleague or instructor that includes his or her name, position, contact information, and email
Application Process:
The application deadline for this cycle was Friday, August 4, 2017. The 2017 cycle for the Therapist Scholarships is closed. Information for the 2018-2019 scholarship cycle will be coming soon. Sign up for our e-news to receive information regarding this scholarship and other important matters to the lymphatic community, and please also consider becoming a supporting member to support LE&RN and all our programs throughout the year.
Scholarship options:
• I am applying for the scholarship offered by LE&RN/LymphNotes.
• I am applying for the scholarship offered by LE&RN/Gay Lee Gulbrandson, CLT-LANA, Dr. Vodder School International Certified Instructor to attend a 5-day MLD Basic class. (These are official Dr. Vodder School International (DVSI) classes that lead to MLD/CDT certification, offered in California only. Two scholarships are offered for 2017. I understand if I receive a scholarship from Gay Lee Gulbrandson I may only take the classes she teaches and sponsors within 15 months.)
• I am applying for the scholarship offered by LE&RN/LymphNotes AND the scholarship offered by LE&RN/Gay Lee Gulbrandson.
NOTE: You may apply for one or both of these scholarships above, but only one will be awarded to any single individual and you are bound by the decision of the review committee.
Applicants must notify LE&RN of their interest in one or both scholarships being offered by filling out the registration form and then downloading the scholarship application here.
To complete the application process, email ALL required documentation, in a single email, to LERN@LymphaticNetwork.org. Applicants will be notified of final decisions in September 2017. Scholarship may not be applied to courses completed or started prior to notification. Recipients must complete coursework by August 31, 2018. For more information, please contact the Lymphatic Education & Research Network directly via phone, (516) 625-9675, or email LERN@lymphaticnetwork.org.