2026 Myo Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program

‍What is MELSP?

‍Back in 2020, a group of passionate folks across Myo started building this program to support the growth and development of Black students, helping them better prepare for their careers in healthcare and to better serve their communities.

How long is the program?

‍MELSP is an annual six-month scholarship program running from January to June.

What does the program consist of?

1. Group Workshops‍

Our scholars experience monthly virtual group workshops led by leaders from our team at Myo.

Program topics include (subject to change)‍

• ‍Critical Thinking in Clinical outcomes
  Unpacking frameworks and thought processes in patient care and how to leverage informed assessments to generate favorable results for your patients.
• ‍Principles of Manual Therapy & Movement
  ‍Understanding the principles and intent behind manual fascial work and exercise selection and its impact on creating an environment primed for increasing resiliency.
• ‍Fireside Chat - Lessons From the Field‍
  Roundtable discussion with healthcare industry leaders sharing their insights and experiences as they navigated the challenges of diversity and inclusion in an underrepresented space.
• ‍‍‍Building Your Caseload and Your Community
  ‍Analyzing the client journey and understanding proven strategies around community involvement and caseload success.
• ‍Financial Literacy and Career Planning‍
  Unlocking the basics of personal finances and outlining professional goals as a healthcare provider.
• ‍Defining Success‍
  Understanding core values, tools to measure success, and how to build a framework around choosing an employer and working environment to support career development.

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2. One-On-One Mentorship

• Each scholar is paired with one mentor from our clinician team across the organization. Although not guaranteed, we do our best to match scholars with a clinician in their region to make it easier to connect and collaborate in person.
• Even in a fully virtual format, our scholars express that they gain a lot of value from the program.

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3. Financial Support

• Each student receives a scholarship fund.
• The dollar amount will be finalized by the program kick off in January.
• To date, we’ve raised and contributed almost ~$65,000 to our scholars to support with tuition and student expenses.

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Who’s eligible:
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Students who identify as Black and/or Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Native American, and Alaska Native) and are currently enrolled in a Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, or Massage Therapy programs across North America.

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How to apply

Application portal opens Tuesday November 4, 2025 and closes Friday, November 21, 2025.

APPLY NOW

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Have questions
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If you have any additional inquiries, please contact MELSP Program Chair Lisa Wood at lisa.wood@myodetox.com