Scholarships for Occupational Therapists

State Occupational Therapy Association Scholarships:
Every year over 50 college scholarships are offered from The State Occupational Therapy Association and their associates. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full time student in a professional occupational therapy degree program or an occupational therapy assistant degree program to qualify. Additional eligibility requirements for the scholarships will vary with each scholarship opportunity. The scholarship award amounts are between $150 and $5,000. For more on this occupational therapy scholarship opportunity visit: aotf.org

Dorothy M. Catana Magee Scholarship:
The Dorothy M. Catana Magee Scholarships are $1,000 college scholarships, awarded each year to qualified occupational therapy students. For more on this occupational therapy scholarship opportunity visit: cumc.columbia.edu

AOTA E.K. Wise Scholarship:
The AOTA E.K. Wise Scholarship is provided with a focus on building a diverse occupational therapy workforce. These scholarships are awarded to female students enrolled in a post baccalaureate occupational therapy program. Three scholarships are awarded every year in the amount of $5,000. For more on this occupational therapy scholarship opportunity visit: aota.org

The AMBUCS Scholars Program:
The AMBUCS Scholars Program is provided AMBUCS, Inc. a nonprofit association dedicated to creating independence for individuals with disabilities. Applicants to the AMBUCS Scholars Program must be enrolled in an entry-level occupational therapy educational program. For more on this occupational therapy scholarship opportunity visit: ambucs.com

The Delores B. Chandler Scholarship:
The Black Occupational Therapy Caucus provides the Delores B. Chandler Scholarship to qualified African American students, enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy program or an accredited occupational therapy assistant program. This is an academic based scholarship opportunity, with award amounts from $500 to $800. For more on this occupational therapy scholarship opportunity visit: aota.org

Start early in your occupational therapists scholarship search. Experts recommend college-bound students and their parents start looking as early as their freshman year in high school. By identifying potential awards, students can choose classes and activities that will increase their chance at winning a occupational therapists specific scholarship award in the future. Many scholarships are competitive and have strict deadlines, so do not put your scholarship search off until the last minute.