Shirley Elings Memorial
Award: $600
Applicant must be an Oregon Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) currently enrolled and have completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific coursework in an AOTA accredited or developing post-professional level program, or be enrolled in an occupational therapy assistant program, have a sustained record of outstanding scholastic achievement, two personal references, and a statement from the program director. Applicant must be pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree, and this must be the first degree in occupational therapy.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Doctoral-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, Master's-level study
- Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
AOTA's Assembly of Student Delegates (ASD)
Award: $600
Applicant must be currently enrolled and have completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific coursework in an AOTA accredited or developing post-professional level program, or be enrolled in an occupational therapy assistant program, have a sustained record of outstanding scholastic achievement, two personal references, and a statement from the program director. Applicant must be pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree, and this must be the first degree in occupational therapy.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, Doctoral-level study
- Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Stuck at Prom Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must create and accessorize their prom outfit with duct tape. Membership of the Duck Tape Club is required to apply. Award amounts will be matched and also give to the recipient's school.
- United States
- High school junior, High school senior, High school freshman, High school sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Ruth Peterson Memorial (Kappa Chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon)
Award: $375
Applicant must be currently enrolled in the occupational therapy program at the University of North Dakota, and completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific coursework, have a sustained record of outstanding scholastic achievement, two personal references, and a statement from the program director. Applicant must be pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree, and this must be the first degree in occupational therapy.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Doctoral-level study, College senior, Master's-level study, Other postgraduate-level study
- Occupational Therapy
Carlotta Welles
Award: $500
Applicant must have a sustained record of outstanding scholastic achievement, two personal references, and a statement from the program director. Applicant must be pursuing an associates degree in occupational therapy.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College sophomore, High school senior
- Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a current high school senior who is graduating this coming May who has a duck calling ability.
- Arkansas
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Adelaide Ryerson Smith Memorial Award
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be an Arizona resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program in the state of Arizona. Applicant must be a member of the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association.
- Arizona
- College freshman, College junior, Not currently enrolled, College sophomore, Master's-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, College senior, Doctoral-level study
- Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Florence Wood Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be an Arkansas resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program in Arkansas.
- Arkansas
- Doctoral-level study, College sophomore, College senior, Other postgraduate-level study, Master's-level study, College junior, College freshman
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy
AACT John Kitt Memorial Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a college sophomore, junior, or senior who is attending an accredited, four-year college or university in the United States who is majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science, or related area. A demonstrated interest in confectionery technology is required.
- United States
- College senior, College sophomore, College junior
- Biological Science, Chemical Science, Food Science
District of Columbia Association Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a resident of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DC, MD, and northern VA) enrolled in the occupational therapy educational program at Howard University. Applicant must also be a member of the District of Columbia Occupational Therapy Association.
- Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia
- College freshman, College junior, College sophomore, Other postgraduate-level study, College senior, Master's-level study, Doctoral-level study
- Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kansas Association Scholarship
Award: $750
Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited or developing occupational therapy program, and a member of the Kansas Occupational Therapy Association.
- Kansas
- College senior, College junior, Doctoral-level study, College freshman, College sophomore, Master's-level study, Other postgraduate-level study
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy
Starfleet Academy Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be an active STARFLEET member who has been a member for at least one year on June 30 of the year applying and who is attending a community college, four-year college/university, technical school, junior college, or graduate school.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study, College freshman, College senior, Doctoral-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, College sophomore, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Louisiana Association Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a Louisiana resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program in Louisiana at the professional level.
- Louisiana
- Other postgraduate-level study, College senior, College junior, College sophomore, College freshman, Doctoral-level study, Master's-level study
- Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Karen Jacobs Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a Massachusetts resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program in Massachusetts (One $500 scholarship for the professional level, one $250 scholarship for an occupational therapy assistant program). Applicant must also be a member of the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy.
- Massachusetts
- College freshman, Doctoral-level study, College senior, Other postgraduate-level study, College sophomore, College junior, Master's-level study
- Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Michigan Association Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a member of the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association who is enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program (one scholarship for professional degree level, one for associates degree level).
- Michigan
- Master's-level study, College senior, College junior, College sophomore, Doctoral-level study, Other postgraduate-level study, College freshman
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy
The Mary Eileen Dixey Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a New Hampshire resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program in New Hampshire at the professional Master's degree or Associate degree level.
- New Hampshire
- Master's-level study, College sophomore, College freshman, College junior, College senior
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy
Kermit B. Nash Academic Scholarship
Award: $20,000
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is a member of SCDAA and has sickle cell disease. Award is for four years provided recipient maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA and submits college transcripts each semester.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- All Majors Eligible
The Julia D. Sweeney Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a New Mexico resident enrolled in any accredited occupational therapy educational program in New Mexico at the professional or Associate's degree level. Applicant must also be a member of the New Mexico Occupational Therapy Association.
- New Mexico
- College junior, College sophomore, Master's-level study, College freshman, College senior
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy
New York Association Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a New York resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program in New York State at the professional or associate degree level. Applicant must also be a member of the New York Occupational Therapy Association.
- New York
- College junior, College freshman, College senior, College sophomore, Master's-level study
- Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Carolina Association Scholarship
Award: $750
Applicant must be a member of the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association who is enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program a the professional or associate level.
- North Carolina
- College senior, Master's-level study, College junior, College freshman, College sophomore
- Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ohio Association Scholarships
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be an Ohio resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy program in Ohio at the professional or associate degree level or a graduate educational program in a field related to occupational therapy.
- Ohio
- College sophomore, College freshman, Master's-level study, Doctoral-level study, College senior, College junior
- Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oklahoma Association Scholarships
Award: $500
Applicant must be an Oklahoma resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program in Oklahoma at the professional or technical level. Applicant must also be a member of the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association.
- Oklahoma
- College sophomore, College senior, College freshman, College junior, Master's-level study
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy
Oregon Association Scholarship
Award: $1,100
Applicant must be an Oregon resident enrolled at Pacific University in the occupational therapy educational program.
- Oregon
- Master's-level study, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, College freshman
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy
The Chris Ebbers Scholarship
Award: $500
Applicant must be a South Carolina resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy educational program in South Carolina at the professional or associate degree level.
- South Carolina
- Master's-level study, College senior, College freshman, College sophomore, College junior
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy
Texas Association Scholarships
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a Texas resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy program in Texas at the professional, associate or certificate level. Applicant must also be a member of the Texas Occupational Therapy Association.
- Texas
- College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Master's-level study, College freshman
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy
Judith Cary Leadership Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be a student who is pursuing either a bachelor's or master's degree in special education. Completion of a minimum of two years of undergraduate work is required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- Master's-level study, College senior, College junior
- Special Education
P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Applicant must be a high school senior with a verified financial need, a verified language-related learning difference, and visual arts talent who has been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university or two-year community college and has the intent to pursue a career in a visual arts field.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
Haz la U Educational Grant
Award: $15,000
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States who is of Hispanic heritage and is pursuing or plans to pursue their first undergraduate degree as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. institution.
- United States
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Founder's Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a current college student or a high school student entering college next year who is an Atheist.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College junior, High school senior, College freshman, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, Inc., Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a legal resident of New England who is attending an accredited college or university as a full time student (taking at least nine credit hours). Applicant must be the child (biological/adopted/step) of an A.L.S. patient (either living or deceased).
- New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
