Rizing Tide Foundation

09/21/2026

The 2026 Surge Scholarship application window is open...for now!

Know a DPT who could use up to $10,000 to help with their residency expenses? Send this their way so they can apply before the window closes on October 6.

Find more info here: rizing-tide.com/scholarships/surge

09/20/2026

Could $10K make a difference in the pursuit of your DPT residency? (Or do you know a resident who could use that money? 👀)

Rizing Tide is accepting applications for the Surge Scholarship now. Get the details, and apply here:

Surge Scholarship Rizing Tide will annually award the Surge scholarship to graduating physical therapy students or licensed physical therapists from historically underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds who are entering an accredited residency program. Apply Now Surge FAQ The 2026 Surge applica...

09/17/2026

There's nothing quite like the power of a good personal story—and our scholars are story powerhouses! In this blog, meet four Rizing Tide Crest scholars who already have their eyes turned to the future. They're hoping to rural health accessibility, serve first-generation communities and more.

Their goals are what Rizing Tide is all about: we support future PT leaders who plan to serve their communities and improve healthcare access.

Read a few of their stories here: 👇🏽
https://rizing-tide.com/meet-2025-crest-scholars/

09/14/2026

We're still in the middle of scholarship season at Rizing Tide, and this time, we're looking for standout DPT residents!⭐

If you are a DPT resident in need of financial assistance, then take the time to apply for a Rizing Tide Surge Scholarship! We're awarding this scholarship to someone who's entering (or is currently enrolled in) a physical therapy residency program, AND who comes from a historically underrepresented background. If that's you, apply! And if you know someone else who could apply for this scholarship, give them a heads up.

The Surge Scholarship awards up to $10,000 per DPT resident, but the 2026 application window closes at 11:59 PM PDT on Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026. There's some time left to apply, but the clock is ticking!

Check the eligibility requirements, and apply using the link below.

https://rizing-tide.com/apply-now

09/08/2026

The right support can shape an entire career.

For Dr. Maya Jones, PT, DPT, CLT, that support came through Rizing Tide. Maya made history as the first scholar to receive both a Crest Scholarship (2022) and a Surge Scholarship (2025), supporting her journey from PT school into specialized residency training.

In our latest scholar spotlight, Maya shares how mentorship helped her pursue a women's health residency, why representation and financial awareness matter for future PTs, and how she's now paying that support forward by mentoring the next generation.

As Maya puts it, "I had that support group, so I have to be willing to be that support for somebody else."

Read her story here:

See what this two-time awarded Crest Scholar has to say about the importance of mentorship and support to new grad DPTs.

09/04/2026

What makes you stand out in a physical therapy interview?

Landing an interview is only the first step. How you talk about your experience, the questions you ask, and what you learn about the employer shapes what happens next.

On Saturday, September 5, at 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT, Rizing Tide will host a PT Pod webinar featuring Lisa Hyder of Kure Practice Resource Partners focused on navigating the interview process.

Lisa will share what employers are looking for in an interview, how candidates can prepare, and what PTs should ask to figure out whether a role is right for them. If you’re preparing to enter the job market or want to sharpen your interviewing skills, this webinar is for you.

What’s one interview question you’ve never quite known how to answer?

09/01/2026

It’s that time of year again! The 2026 Surge scholarship application window is NOW OPEN! 📭

Know an exceptional DPT resident who could use some financial support? The Surge Scholarship provides up to $10,000 to help residents pay for the costs of residency, allowing them to build their expertise and direct their career with a little less stress.

Send them our way and encourage them to apply!

Application window closes October 6:

Surge Scholarship Rizing Tide will annually award the Surge scholarship to graduating physical therapy students or licensed physical therapists from historically underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds who are entering an accredited residency program. Apply Now Surge FAQ The 2026 Surge applica...

08/19/2026

Our scholars are the coolest—and we want you to get to know them! In our latest blog, come meet meet four Rizing Tide Crest scholars whose experiences ignited their passion for physical therapy and their commitment to expanding access, representation, and opportunity within the profession.

From serving Spanish-speaking communities and providing healthcare in the Navajo Nation to building community for underrepresented students and encouraging future scholars, these stories will show you just how special our scholars are!

The next generation of PTs is an inspiring one!

Come meet the exceptional and high-achieving DPT students who won a Rizing Tide Crest Scholarship in 2024!

08/11/2026

Sports physical therapy is often associated with professional athletes and game-day injuries.

But as 2022 Rizing Tide Surge scholar Dr. Keairez Coleman, PT, DPT, SCS, CPSS, CSCS, shares in this video, the specialty is about so much more than sports. At its core, sports PT is helping people return to the activities that bring meaning to their lives, whether that's competing on the field, staying active with family, or simply getting back to a normal routine.

The specialty combines movement science, problem-solving, and patient relationships to help individuals recover, perform, and thrive.

Watch as Keairez shares a common misconception about sports physical therapy and what makes this area of practice so rewarding: