Our Mission
The mission of the Athletico Cares Foundation is to empower people, inspire hope, and transform lives by investing in people, programs, and organizations that improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Established in 2020, Athletico Cares Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports healthcare workers, students, and non-profits through grants, scholarships, and philanthropic initiatives.
Our Impact
Financial Assistance
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members"
Coretta Scott King
Scholarship Program
Athletico Cares Foundation Scholarship Program
The Athletico Cares Scholarship Program was created to offer financial support to students pursuing a licensed degree in a rehabilitation profession. The Athletico Cares Foundation would like to reward and recognize students with a strong vision of making an impact in the profession and an interest in exploring outpatient orthopedics.​
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The scholarship application opens February 16th, 2026, and the submission deadline is April 3rd, 2026. Applicants will be notified of the decision by May 29th, 2026.
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Before applying, please carefully review the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about available scholarships, eligibility requirements, and the application and selection process.
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Applicants must submit the following by the application deadline:​​
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Three brief essays
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Resume
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Verification of enrollment (e.g., unofficial transcript, acceptance letter)
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Verification of current or most recent GPA (e.g., unofficial transcript)
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Recommendation from a Faculty Member; to access the Recommendation Form, copy and paste into your web browser: https://www.athleticocares.org/faculty-letter​
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For assistance or questions, please contact: scholarships@athletico.com
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Meet last year's Scholarship Winners HERE.
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As disclosed in the FAQ document, we reached a high volume of applicants and have closed the application prior to the submission deadline. Thank you to those who applied. Applicants will be notified by May 29th, 2026.
