NEO A&M medical department adds scholarship

MIAMI, Okla. — Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is extending a helping hand to students in its physical therapy assistant program by establishing the Sidney Morgan Memorial Scholarship.

On Monday, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Development Foundation announced the establishment of the Sidney Morgan Memorial Scholarship.

Only 15 applicants are accepted into the technical portion of the program each year at NEO. Instructors work closely with the students. Classes combine hands-on experience in a lab setting with lectures, allowing students to learn by performing the new skills.

Sidney Morgan’s legacy through this endowed fund will significantly impact the lives of students at NEO A&M College, providing them with the financial assistance necessary to pursue their academic and career goals as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

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Physical Therapist Assistant Program**

Morgan was a dedicated learner and educator. Her background includes an associate degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant from NEO A&M College, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, and a master’s degree in education from Pittsburg State University.

A lifelong Norseman, Morgan devoted 21 years of her career to educating others as an instructor at NEO A&M College and later as a Clinical Coordinator for the NEO Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

To be considered for the Sidney Morgan Memorial Scholarship, applicants must be admitted to the NEO A&M College Physical Therapy Program and complete the foundation’s scholarship application . Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need, have strong scholarship aptitude, and exhibit notable academic achievement.

For more information about the Sidney Morgan Memorial Scholarship or to apply, contact NEO A&M College Development Foundation.

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