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  • Educational Scholarships

    Opens: 11/02/2026

    Due: 12/11/2026

    Educational Scholarships Applications Open: 11/02/2026 Applications Close: 12/11/2026 Overview The American Occupational Therapy Foundation awards more than 50 scholarships annually to students pursuing occupational therapy education. Since 1965, we’ve awarded over 1,200 scholarships to students enrolled in AOTA-accredited or developing occupational therapy programs. Scholarships range from $150 to $5,000. One…
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    • STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship (SMRS)

      Opens: 06/01/2026

      Due: 06/29/2026

      STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship (SMRS) Applications Open: 06/01/2026 Application Deadline: 06/29/2026 Overview Program Mission The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), standing for Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (STRIDE) committee, is offering research funds to occupational therapy (OT) graduates and clinicians from underrepresented backgrounds, with disabilities, and/or from under-resourced backgrounds1 2…
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