ABC O&P Technician Scholarship
$5,000 EACH
Through a partnership with The Orthotic and Prosthetic Foundation for Education and Research (The Foundation), ABC is proud to offer up to eight $5,000 Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician Scholarships.
The submission deadline is February 24
Application Portal Opens January 16
Apply Here
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Enrolled full-time in a CAAHEP accredited O&P technician program (enrollment in a single discipline certificate program is acceptable)
- Completed at least one semester or two quarters of a CAAHEP accredited O&P technician program with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Individuals may only receive this award once
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need
- Applicant must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
- A statement of financial impact: If awarded this scholarship, how will it affect your financial ability to complete your O&P education? (Max 250 words)
- An essay response to the following question: Tell us about yourself and how your presence in the profession will impact O&P care. (Max 500 words)
- An official transcript from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited O&P technician program in which you are enrolled. This transcript must include your cumulative O&P program GPA. An
unofficial transcript signed by the Program Director or Faculty Advisor at your institution is acceptable.
- Two letters of recommendation:
- One letter from a faculty member of the O&P technician program in which you are enrolled.
- One letter from a non-faculty individual such as an employer, volunteer work supervisor, mentor, coach or clergy.
- Your resume: This document should include
information regarding your education, work experience, volunteer activities, honors and awards.
ABC Scholarship for O&P Technician Diversity
$5,000 EACH
Through a partnership with The Orthotic and Prosthetic Foundation for Education and Research (The Foundation), ABC is proud to offer up to two $5,000 Scholarships for O&P Technician Diversity.
The submission deadline is February 24
Application Portal Opens January 16
Apply Here
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Enrolled full-time and in good academic standing in a CAAHEP accredited O&P technician program (enrollment in a single-discipline certificate program is acceptable)
- Completed at least one semester or two quarters of a CAAHEP accredited O&P technician program
- Applicant must be a member of a racial or ethnic population that is underrepresented in O&P: Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native American or Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- Individuals may only receive this award once
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need
- Applicant must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident
Candidates applying for this scholarship should also consider applying for the ABC O&P Technician Scholarship. Although candidates may apply for both the ABC O&P Technician Scholarship and
the ABC Scholarship for O&P Technician Diversity, a candidate may only receive one or the other in a given year.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
- A statement of financial impact: If awarded this scholarship, how will it affect your financial ability to complete your O&P education? (Max 250 words)
- An essay response to the following question: Tell us about yourself and how your presence in the profession will impact O&P care. (Max 500 words)
- An official transcript from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited O&P technician program in which you are enrolled. This
transcript must include your cumulative O&P program GPA. An unofficial transcript signed by the Program Director or Faculty Advisor at your
institution is acceptable.
- Two letters of recommendation:
- One letter from a faculty member of the O&P technician program in which you are enrolled
- One letter from a non-faculty individual such as an employer, volunteer work supervisor, mentor, coach or clergy
- Your resume: This document should include information regarding your education, work experience, volunteer activities, honors, awards, research experience, publications, and presentations.