Cheryl L. Cavallo Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of this award is to assist physical therapy students in their upcoming PY III year who have the same desire to participate in health care related domestic or international mission trips. International trips must have a focus on healthcare. Belize clinical placement will count towards your eligibility. Please note that the number and dollar amount of scholarships given will vary. If you have questions about this scholarship, please send an email to sluptat@health.slu.edu and use the subject “PT Scholarships”.

Dr. Cheryl Cavallo received her bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees from Saint Louis University and was a member of the faculty for 32 years, retiring in 2011. During her tenure, she received multiple awards for teaching and service. Cheryl participated in mission trips to Haiti and El Salvador and was extremely passionate about student involvement in service trips. Cheryl truly saw her profession as a gift because she could serve other people. The Cheryl Cavallo Memorial Scholarship was established to reflect Cheryl’s passion and lifetime commitment to the education of her students and their preparation in the Jesuit tradition to become men and women for others.