Top 24 Occupational Therapy Scholarships in July 2024

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

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

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

The Elizabeth I. and Louis J. Matt Scholarship program supports graduating seniors and previous graduates of a public high school in New Britain, Newington, or Wethersfield in Connecticut. Applicants should be seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree in a medicine-related field. Students who exhibit community and school involvement and demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply.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

The Ed Bradford Family Health Care 4-H Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors of Elkhart County who are members of the Elkhart County 4-H club. Applicants who are pursuing a degree or studies in the medical field are encouraged to apply.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

The Ventura County Medical Education scholarship is offered to students from Ventura County in California who are currently enrolled in a program to pursue a professional certificate, associate, bachelor's, graduate degree, or doctorate in a healthcare-related field. Students must be committed to providing hands-on health care delivery in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or public hospital in Ventura County for a minimum of 3-years after graduating. Special consideration is given to students attending local medical education programs.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