October 7, 2011
Bethesda, Maryland - The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its 2011-12 scholarship awards. AOTF awards more than 50 scholarships annually to students enrolled in occupational therapy programs at all levels in the United States. AOTF is currently accepting application submissions through its website at http://www.aotf.org/scholarshipsgrants/scholarshipprogram.aspx. The deadline for submitting the online-only application is December 4, 2011.
AOTF administers funds for scholarships provided through endowments and partnerships with18 state occupational therapy associations and the District of Columbia and the Assembly of Student Delegates of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
The Foundation also administers and awards several scholarships established in memory of prominent occupational therapy practitioners, as well as scholarships sponsored by corporate and non-profit supporters. Corporate sponsor North Coast Medical provides generous scholarships for two (2) students, and for the 36th consecutive year, Kappa Delta Phi Sorority provides generous scholarships for two (2) students.
Althought some scholarship awards have individual requirements, all applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited occupational therapy educational program. Some scholarships may require membership in a state occupational therapy association.
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation is a 501c3 charitable, scientific and educational organization established in 1965. Its mission is to advance research, education, and leadership in the field of occupational therapy and to raise public awareness of the importance of enabling individuals to participat fully in life regardless of their physical, social, mental or developmental circumstances.
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