Kim Martino Scholarship

This fund was established by Kim’s mother, the late Dr. Marlene O’Bryant-Seabrook, and the Division of Physical Therapy, in conjunction with the Association of Black Health Professionals, now known as SDLC, (Student Diversity Leadership Council), to honor the memory of Kim O’Bryant-Martino, a beloved College of Health Professions Physical Therapy student from the May 2003 Class. This scholarship will be awarded to a student demonstrating financial need and academic merit who is enrolled in a full time College of Professions program with at least one additional semester to complete. In furtherance of the University’s commitment to improve health outcomes for all South Carolinians and to encourage those who are inspired to serve in rural, economically disadvantaged, or medically underserved communities, this scholarship is offered with preference given to individuals who are first generation in their family to attend graduate school, from a rural area, and/or with service history in rural areas or medically underserved areas.

Selection Criteria:
• Enrolled full-time in a program
• Financial Need
• Academic performance
• Demonstrated leadership and/or community service