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Occupational Therapy Program
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YOUR SUPPORT TODAY PREPARES THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LEADERS OF TOMORROW


As a College of Health Sciences supporter, you bring Samuel Merritt’s mission to life: creating skilled professionals who serve diverse communities. Thank you for transforming healthcare with us!


Since you share our vision for a healthier future, we wanted to share the College’s 2024 priorities with you: 

• Train healthcare professionals to provide state-of-the-art services. 

• Increase the engagement of under-represented communities in all fields of the health sciences, with a focus on innovation, excellence, and research. 

• Develop programs that shape students into compassionate experts.


Will you join us as we advance these causes through scholarship giving?



Scholarship funds help to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses enabling SMU students to focus more on their education and less on holding down a job or taking out student loans. 


“I am the first in my family to attend a master’s/doctorate program. I feel very grateful and blessed to be where I am today. I would like to be an advocate for occupational therapy and help the people in my community by spreading awareness and education. Your contribution will go a long way as you are helping me succeed. Thank you, and I hope you continue to have good fortune and a good life, because you are impacting peoples’ lives by helping contribute to their present and future.”
- OT ’25 Student and Scholarship Recipient
A future community helper




What degree programs are in the College of Health Sciences? - Your gift supports these future healthcare professionals! 


•  Master of Physician Assistant Program

•  Master of Social Work

•  Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

•  Doctor and Master of Occupational Therapy Program



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Borgeson Family Strong Start Challenge
5:00PM DEADLINE: Our generous supporters Gerry (DIP ’68, Nursing) and Phil Borgeson are challenging us to give early! If we reach 50 donors before 5:00pm on May 14th, we will unlock a $10,000 donation to benefit student scholarship this year.
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Board Bonus Match!
Thanks to a generous Board of Regents donor, all gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
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