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AOTF Scholarship Program: How to Apply

Important Items To Remember:

  1. Students must submit their application by Oct. 2, 2023. No changes will be permitted to online applications once they have been submitted. Please review your application carefully prior to that time to ensure that all answers are true and up-to-date and then click the SUBMIT button.
  2. References (two are required) and Program Directors must submit their online forms by Oct. 2, 2023.

Applicants Are Considered For All Scholarships For Which They Qualify, But May Receive Only One Scholarship Per Year.

Eligibility

Qualified applicants must meet all eligibility requirements.

Applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled as a full-time student at an AOTA accredited or developing professional level (master's or OTD) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program.

2023-2024 Application Instructions

A complete application will consist of:

1.  Applicant contact information including appropriate membership information.

2.  Academic background.

3.  Resume including volunteer service, extracurricular activities, honors and awards received, work experience.

4.  Essay question: response 500 words max. The essay provides an opportunity for the Scholarship Selection Committee to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes and is an important part of the application -- please complete it carefully and thoughtfully.

5.  Reference/Recommendation Forms: Two are required. Enter the name and email address of two references. One should be a current faculty member or faculty advisor and can speak about your academic ability and the other should be someone who can speak on your character, work experience,  leadership qualities, community service skills and your ability to successfully complete the proposed educational program as it relates to occupational therapy. Applications not containing two references will be disqualified. If exceptional difficulties are experienced by references in the online submission process, please contact scholarships@aotf.org or 240-292-1125. Completed reference forms must be submitted by Oct. 2, 2023.

6.  Program Director's Statement: Enter the name and email address of your Program  Director or the Delegate of the Program Director.  The Delegate must be approved and assigned by the Program Director.  The Program Director may NOT complete the Reference/Recommendation Form. Applications are not considered complete without a Program Director's statement. Completed Program Director's Statement must be submitted by Oct. 2, 2023.

7.  Signature: In lieu of a signature, by agreeing to the terms and conditions prior to submitting your application, you are certifying that your application information is true and correct, and you are giving AOTF permission to obtain a Program Director's Statement and to contact the two (2) individuals named for references. This signature also authorizes AOTF to announce publicly the names and programs of successful applicants and to contact recipients for information that can be used to promote the scholarship program.

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