No. Membership in a state association is not required to receive an AOTF scholarship. However, to be awarded a state scholarship in some states, state occupational therapy association membership is required. Please check the specific requirements on Available Scholarships.

In 2026, 24 states and the District of Columbia offer scholarships to occupational therapy students through the AOTF Scholarship Program. Check your state's offerings and requirements for membership and residence on Available Scholarships.

ACADEMY OF RESEARCH
A. Jean Ayres, PhD, FAOTA
Mary Reilly, EdD, FAOTA
Elizabeth J. Yerxa, EdD, OTR, FAOTA

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Lezlie J. Adler, MA, OTR
Christine Carlson, MA, RPT
Getchen Dahl Reeves, MA, MOT, OTR 

MERITORIUS SERVICE AWARD
Frank W. Oppenheimer (posthumously) 

ACADEMY OF RESEARCH
Sharon Cermak, EdD, OTR, FAOTA
Florence Clark, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
 
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Evelyn Jaffe, OTR, FAOTA
Judith Powell, PhD, OTR
Elizabeth J. Yerxa, EdD, OTR, FAOTA
The Moody Medical Library

GOLD PINS
Fred Sammons, OTR/L, FAOTA
Carlotta Welles, MA, OTR, FAOTA

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
Ann Grady, OTR, FAOTA