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To further the mission of National AMBUCS, Inc., Springfield ABC Chapter has committed to provide scholarships for students currently residing in Central Illinois as well as students enrolled in local colleges/universities offering degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology and audiology programs.
Springfield ABC Scholarship Program will also consider applications from undergraduate students enrolled in the 4th semester or beyond in an accredited university level program that may be considered a precursor to the above programs, as well as physical therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs.
Springfield ABC accepts applications for its scholarship program annually from February 1st until April 1st.
Please contact Rick Sanders Springfield ABC Scholarship Committee Chair, for more information.
2026 Springfield Local Scholarship Application.pdf
2026 National AMBUCS Scholarship Application
Please share the 2026 Scholarship Program with your colleagues.
2025 Springfield ABC Local Scholarship Recipients
The following individuals have been awarded a 2025 Springfield ABC Local Scholarship:
Alaina Bahr of Bourbonnais, IL attending Governor’s State University will complete her Doctorate program
Karleigh Baran of Manhatton, IL attending Governor's State University, will complete her Doctorate program in May 2027.
Josh Gordy of Springfield, IL attending Midwestern University, will complete his Doctorate program in May 2027.
Jillyan Hendricks of Rochester, IL attending Maryville University, will complete her Master's program in May 2027.
Hannah Hogue of Normal, IL attending Illinois State University, will complete her Master’s program in May 2026.
Sydney Ostrowski Stonington, IL attending Bradley University, will complete her Doctorate program in May 2026.
Megan Scheibel of Millstadt, IL attending Maryville University will complete her Doctorate program in December 2028.
Hailey Swick of Virden, IL attending Maryville University, will complete her Master's program in January 2026.
Matt Thomson of Springfield, attending Bradley University, will complete his Doctorate program in May 2027.
Congratulations to all recipients and best of luck to you.
Jerry Boster
Joe Derringer
Geno Koehler
Jerry O'Daniel
Robert Owens
Braden Pope
Chris Redman
Michael Reisinger
Rick Sanders, Committee Chair EMAIL
Mike Summitt
Trenton Thompson
Michael Witsman