AOTF Scholarship Program
Over 50 scholarships are available from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation and state occupational therapy associations. Applicants complete only one online form to apply for all qualifying scholarships. See Scholarships for eligibility requirements.
2026 Applications Closed February 20
Questions? Contact scholarships@aotf.org or 240-292-1077.
Scholarships 2026: Post-Baccalaureate Degree
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Additional Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| OccupationalTherapy.com Scholarship | TBD | None |
| Mary Will McKenzie Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Interest/work in physical disability (e.g., spinal cord injury, stroke, arthritis); enrolled in accredited Master’s or OTD program in the U.S. |
| Michele Parkins Research Scholarship | TBD | OTD student; Capstone focused on sensory integration & mental/emotional health in children; preference for play/relationship-focused projects |
| Charles Christiansen and Beth Jones Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Preference for students contributing to ethnic diversity in OT |
| Mary Minglen Scholarship | TBD | None |
| Willard & Spackman Scholarship | TBD | None |
| Carolyn Kohn Memorial Scholarship | TBD | Must be a New York State resident |
| Kappa Delta Phi Scholarship | TBD | Priority to residents of AZ, CA, FL, IA, IN, KY, MO; typically 2 awards |
| Lela Llorens Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Leadership in SOTA and/or Black OT Association/Caucus |
| Linda Botten Memorial Scholarship | TBD | Preference for students active in public policy |
| Martha Kirkland Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Leadership potential; interest in education/practice/research; must be PTE member |
| NBCOT Endowed Scholarship | TBD | None |
| Network for LGBTQIA+ Concerns in OT Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Member of campus LGBTQ organization |
| Ruth Peterson Memorial Scholarship | TBD | Must be enrolled in OT program at University of North Dakota |
| Robert and Sharon Ryan Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Preference for underrepresented minority students |
| Florence M. Stattel Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Must attend NYU or Nova Southeastern University |
| Diane Blicksilver Aja Memorial Scholarship | TBD | Focus on ergonomics |
| Lila Daut and Allen Jacobson OT Scholarship | TBD | Enrolled in WI OT program; demonstrate passion and financial need |
| Lands Banks Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | Full-time OT student; completed 1 year; community service/leadership; preference for underrepresented minorities |
Scholarships 2026: Associate Degree
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Additional Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Carlotta Welles Scholarship | TBD | None |
| AOTA Assembly of Student Delegates (ASD) Scholarship | TBD | None (alternates years with post-baccalaureate award) |
| Lila Daut and Allen Jacobson Occupational Therapy Scholarship | TBD | Must be enrolled in an accredited OTA, MOT, MSOT, or OTD program in Wisconsin; demonstrate passion for OT and financial need |
| Lands Banks Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | Full-time student in accredited OT program; completed at least one year; demonstrate community service/leadership; preference for underrepresented minorities |
Scholarships 2026: State Association Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Additional Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona – Adelaide Ryerson Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship | TBD | AZ resident; enrolled in accredited OT program in AZ; member of Arizona OT Association |
| Arkansas – Florence Wood Scholarship | $500 | Arkansas resident; enrolled in accredited OT program in Arkansas |
| District of Columbia | TBD | Enrolled at Howard, Trinity Washington, or GWU; DC metro resident; member of DCOTA |
| Florida – Myra McDaniel Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Enrolled in accredited OT program in Florida; member of Florida OT Association |
| Illinois | TBD | Enrolled in accredited OT program in Illinois; member of Illinois OT Association |
| Kansas – Gloria Scammahorn Memorial Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Entry-level OT/OTA student; member of Kansas OTA & AOTA; must present at conference |
| Louisiana – Todd Poche Endowed Scholarship | TBD | OT student in Louisiana |
| Massachusetts – Karen Jacobs Scholarship | TBD | MA resident; enrolled in accredited OT program in MA; member of MA OT Association |
| Michigan – Fred Sammons & Barbara Rider Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Enrolled in MI OT program; preference for MI residents & MI OTA members |
| Missouri Scholarship | TBD | OT student in Missouri |
| New Hampshire – Mary Eileen Dixey Endowed Scholarship | TBD | NH resident; enrolled in OT/OTA program in NH |
| New Jersey | TBD | NJ resident; member of NJ OTA; enrolled in OT/OTA program (preference for NJ schools) |
| New Mexico – Julia D. Sweeney Endowed Scholarship | TBD | OT/OTA student in NM; member of NM OTA |
| New York | TBD | NY resident; enrolled in OT/OTA program in NY; member of NYS OTA |
| North Carolina – Jane Davis Rourk Memorial Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Enrolled in OT program in NC; member of NC OTA |
| North Dakota – Ruth Peterson Memorial Scholarship | TBD | OT student at University of North Dakota |
| Ohio | TBD | OH resident; enrolled in OT/OTA/post-professional program; member of Ohio OTA |
| Oklahoma | TBD | OK resident; enrolled in OT program in OK; member of Oklahoma OTA |
| Oregon | TBD | OR resident; attending Pacific University or Linn-Benton CC |
| South Carolina – Chris Ebbers Endowed Scholarship | TBD | OT and OTA students in South Carolina |
| South Dakota – Harlan & Rita Temple Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Enrolled in SD OT program; preference for SD residents & SD OTA members |
| Texas | TBD | TX resident; enrolled in OT program in TX; member of Texas OTA |
| Utah | TBD | UT resident; enrolled in OT program; member of Utah OTA |
| Virginia – Fred Sammons Endowed Scholarship | TBD | Enrolled in VA OT program; preference for VA residents & VA OTA members |
| Washington | TBD | WA resident; enrolled in OT program; member of Washington OTA |
| West Virginia – Prudich/Devereaux/Shamblin Scholarship | TBD | WV resident; enrolled in OT program; member of WV OTA |
| Wisconsin | TBD | WI resident; member of WI OTA or conducting research through association |