Give to DPT
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Doctor of Physical Therapy program invites donors, alumni and friends to contribute to the scholarships and funds within the program. From funding graduate research and fellowships, to supporting our visiting lecturer program or providing financial assistance to a student, our funds offer many ways you can support our program. As always, we appreciate your interest and support.
University of Wisconsin Foundation Funds
Barbara J. Morgan PhD Physical Therapy Scholarship Fund
The Barbara J. Morgan PhD Physical Therapy Scholarship Fund was established with a gift from Barbara Morgan (PhD ’88), who was a member of the Physical Therapy faculty from 1991–2009. The fund’s intent is to assist physical therapy students who otherwise could not afford an education.
Donate to the Barbara J. Morgan PhD Physical Therapy Scholarship Fund
Dewane Neurorehabilitative Pro Bono Clinic Fund
The Dewane Neurorehabilitative Pro Bono Clinic Fund was created to support the clinic’s needs and enhance both student learning and patient care experiences.
Donate to the Dewane Neurorehabilitation Pro Bono Clinic Fund
Janet Lemke Physical Therapy Fund
The Janet Lemke Physical Therapy Fund was created in her memory by her husband to benefit doctoral research and scholarly activities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Janet Lemke was an Emeritus Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy program.
Donate to the Janet Lemke Physical Therapy Fund
Physical Therapy General Fund
The Physical Therapy Fund was established to fund graduate research and to be used as a discretionary fund from which the program director can spend. Funds support first-year physical therapy students who serve as Instructional Assistants in Anatomy 622-Human Anatomy and PT 501-Anatomical Applications in Physical Therapy. This fund is supported by gifts from program alumni. Donations to this fund can also be earmarked for faculty endeavors in global health.
Donate to the Physical Therapy General Fund
Physical Therapy Rural Health Scholarship Fund
The Physical Therapy Rural Health Scholarship Fund was established at the request of the Physical Therapy program to help students enrolled in the program participate in full-time internships in rural facilities and settings.
Donate to the Physical Therapy Rural Health Scholarship Fund
Physical Therapy Student Scholarship Fund
The Physical Therapy Student Scholarship Fund was established to grant financial assistance to physical therapy students.
Donate to the Physical Therapy Student Scholarship Fund
Other Funds
Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Organization General Fund
A donation to the Phi Theta General Fund provides us with the most financial flexibility. Funds can be used to support our community outreach programs like Adopt-a-Highway, raking leaves for area senior citizens, and Habitat for Humanity, or for social events like our annual holiday party.
Legacy Impacts
Bequests, or gifts from estates, Life Income gifts (where the donor makes a gift and receives an income for life), and gifts of real estate can have a tremendous impact on the PT program. Planned gifts may be given to support students (scholarships and unique learning opportunities), faculty, research and programs.
For more information on naming the PT program as a beneficiary of your will, to find out which assets make the most tax-efficient bequest to charity, and/or to be inspired by the stories of your fellow alumni who have created planned gifts, please contact:
Jill Watson
University of Wisconsin Foundation
jill.watson@supportuw.org
608-262-4632