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FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Franchise Scholarship

Closed – Scholarship was offered from 2023-2025

The FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Franchise Scholarship program offered merit scholarships to a diverse pool of current undergraduate and graduate students. These scholars have an interest in and passion for franchising as a possible career path.  In 2022, we received 35 applications for this scholarship, including 25 undergraduate and 10 graduate students. Four undergraduate and four graduate students were selected out of the 35 applicants for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Fyzical Therapy and Balance Franchise Scholars

  • Value:​ $5,000 per year
  • Criteria: Must be located on the Wellesley campus during the academic year 24-25.
  • Program: Recipients are required to take part in programs and events offered by the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute and will be required to participate in efforts to advance Babson College and the Institute as thought leaders in the franchising space.
  • Apply: Separate application required.
  • Application Deadline: TBD
  • Scholarship Requirements: Commitment to the FYZICAL Scholarship program and participation in bi monthly meetings, events and a group project during the semester is required as part of the scholarship award. 

We will be offering 4 undergraduate and 4 graduate scholarships for the academic year 24-25.

The Fyzical Therapy and Balance Franchise Scholars are merit scholarships offered to current undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in franchising as a possible career path, and others who have an interest in the field of franchising.

About the Company

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers offers an exciting franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs, physical therapists, and current physical therapy practice owners. Their clinics provide a wide range of services in high demand, from physical therapy to balance and vestibular retraining, audiology, and beyond. Every day, they empower private practice owners to take control of their business and their life through knowledge, relationships, and support only available through FYZICAL.

We would like to thank the FYZICAL leadership team

and members of the board who made this scholarship possible and especially,

Brian Belmont – CEO of FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers
Bill Capraro – President of Cap Capital, FYZICAL franchisee
Eric Thompson – Chief Financial Officer, FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers
Scott Wendrych – Growth Development Officer, FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers
Stephen Spinelli, Jr. – President of Babson College

Meet the Scholars

Mateo Acosta-Rubio Headshot

Mateo Acosta-Rubio ’27 »

Hometown: Miami, Florida

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Tadeo Acosta-Rubio Headshot

Tadeo Acosta-Rubio ’24 »

Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela

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Namratha Narayanan MBA'23

Namratha Narayanan MBA’23 »

Hometown: Bangalore, India

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Mariaclara Ordonez ’24 »

Hometown: Miami, Florida

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Rohit Pratapagiri '24

Rohit Pratapagiri ’24 »

Hometown: Shirley, Massachusetts

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Sebastian Rosing ’25 »

Hometown: Miami, Florida

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