Top 27 Occupational Therapy Scholarships in April 2024

The Christina Taylese Singh Memorial Scholarship was established as a tribute to an extraordinary individual who left a mark on the world of occupational therapy. Despite her untimely departure, Christina's legacy lives on through this scholarship, which aims to empower students who share her passion and dedication. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, this scholarship welcomes applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a heart for volunteering. While all fields of medicine and healthcare are eligible, preference will be given to those pursuing a career in occupational therapy. To apply, share your story and aspirations, revealing the field you plan to embark upon and the reasons behind your chosen path.Show Less

Are you enrolled at an institution of higher education in the United States studying physical, occupational, or speech therapy? Further, do you have a GPA of 3.25 or above? If so, the HIE Help Center Scholarship for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Students may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards Every year, the HIE Help Center Scholarship for Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Students awards $1,000 to one postsecondary student pursuing a career in physical or speech therapy who submit a creative project about why they chose the field. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Have you been accepted to a graduate-level program that is accredited by the appropriate therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or audiology? If so, the AMBUCS Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards between $600 and $1,500, in addition to one $6,000 award, to multiple students accepted to graduate-level programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, or hearing audiology. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a healthcare professional who is residing, working full-time in, and licensed or certified in the state of New Mexico? Further, are you currently providing clinical care to patients? If so, the New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the program provides repayment for outstanding student loans of practicing New Mexico health professionals. As a condition of the program, a health professional must make a three-year service commitment to practice full-time in a designated medical shortage area in New Mexico. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Whelan Foundation Scholarship Program is open to graduating high school seniors from Long Island who are enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited college/university in the United States, or continuing education to pursue a degree in the field of special education, occupational therapy, speech pathology, or other behavioral-focused majors. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and have completed at least 80 hours of volunteer work in the area of special education during high school. If you're a college-bound high school senior from Long Island with a passion for education or behavioral science, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Montana or Wyoming resident living in the Billings Clinic Service Area (see full list of eligible cities below) who is seeking a post-secondary degree in a healthcare field? If so, you may be eligible for the Billings Clinic Health Care Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $500 and $2,000 to current and incoming post-secondary students from Montana and Wyoming who are pursuing eligible healthcare fields. Examples of eligible fields/careers include but are not limited to, coding, laboratory (Medical Technologist, Histology, Cytology), nursing, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pre-med, radiology, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation (Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapy), rehabilitation (COTA/PTA/Speech Therapy Assistant), and surgical technology. If you're from an eligible Montana or Wyoming city and are pursuing a degree in one of these fields, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a student attending an occupational therapy school? If so, you might be interested in applying for the DAR Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship! The scholarship is open to students accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy school. Those enrolled in art, music, and physical therapy programs are also eligible. A non-profit organization called the Daughters of the American Revolution offers this in addition to many medical, history-related, and other types of scholarships. The organization is known for its lineage-based membership and history and is dedicated to the “historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavor.” Every year, two recipients are chosen to earn a $2,000 scholarship to help cover educational costs. If you are passionate about your occupational therapy education and are looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a New York resident passionate about a career in physical or occupational therapy? If so, you may be eligible for the Arthur W. Pense Scholarship! The scholarship is open to all New York State residents who are currently enrolled in a degree program in physical or occupational therapy. The scholarship is offered by the Arc New York, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving people with developmental disabilities and providing them with extraordinary life opportunities. It honors Dr. Arthur W. Pense, the NYS Assistant Commissioner of mental hygiene, who has worked on many programs for the benefit of the New York community's mental health. Every year, one recipient is chosen to receive a $3,000 scholarship to go towards their postsecondary education. If you are interested in a scholarship opportunity to fund your physical or occupational therapy degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Carlotta Welles Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA-accredited associate's degree program in occupational therapy. The scholarship is one of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation's many funding opportunities available for occupational therapy students. To be considered for all of these scholarships, including the Carlotta Welles Scholarship, applicants must complete one scholarship form and submit the application materials listed below. If you're an occupational therapy student pursuing an associate's degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Florence Wood Scholarship is a prestigious award for students pursuing occupational therapy education in Arkansas. This scholarship is exclusively available to Arkansas residents enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy program. To be considered, applicants must provide two references and have their Program Directors submit online forms before the deadline. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and career in occupational therapy!Show Less

The Willard and Spackman Scholarship is for individuals studying occupational therapy at the Post-Baccalaureate Degree level. To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in an AOTA-accredited or developing professional level (master's or OTD) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program. If you are studying to become an occupational therapy assistant, you must be in your final year to be eligible. The scholarship is one of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation’s many funding opportunities available for occupational therapy students. To be considered for all of these scholarships, including the Willard and Spackman Scholarship, applicants must complete one scholarship form and submit the application materials listed below. If you’re an occupational therapy student pursuing a post-baccaulareate degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Kappa Delta Phi Scholarship is open to individuals who have completed at least one year of occupational therapy-specific coursework in an AOTA-accredited or developing post-professional level program, or to those who are enrolled in an occupational therapy assistant program. While priority will be given to residents of Arizona, California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri, anyone enrolled in an AOTA-accredited occupational therapy degree program may apply. Bear in mind that individuals studying to become occupational therapy assistants must be in their final year to be eligible. If you're an occupational therapy student looking for some help to pay off your educational costs, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less