Occupational Therapy Scholarships

This program will provide scholarships to emigres from the former Soviet Union to train in medicine, dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing, pharmacy, occupational and physical therapy, and physician assistant programs. Applicants must be female and live within a 50-mile radius of New York City. Grants are awarded based on financial need and academic merit.

To be eligible you must be: 1. A minority student (defined as Black or Hispanic) seeking a teaching certification; or A student seeking a special education teaching certification; or A student seeking an Occupational or Physical Therapy certification. 2. An Indiana resident. 3. Admitted to an eligible institution as a full-time student or already attending as a full-time student. 4. Pursuing or intend to pursue a course of study that would enable the student upon graduation to teach in an accredited elementary or secondary school in Indiana. In addition, students who are already enrolled in college, must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 or the equivalent, or meet the minimum GPA requirements established at the college for its school of education, if it is higher. Colleges are responsible for making the actual awards. They may not base the awards solely on merit based factors. Financial need may be considered but is not a requirement. Preference will be given to minority students and students enrolling in college for the first time. Scholarships are not transferable between universities.

This fund memorializes Laura Dowsett who was instrumental in creating the first occupational therapy program in Hawai'i. She was the director of the occupational therapy department at Queens Hospital for 16 years. She also founded the Occupational Therapy Association of Hawai'i and served as its president for seven years. Requirements: Be in an Occupational Therapy program. Be a college junior, senior or graduate student. Be a full time student. Demonstrate financial need. Be a resident of the State of Hawaii. Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA.

This scholarship is named for Dr. Alvin Saake, a former coach of the University of Hawai'i basketball team in the 1950's and 60's who passed away in 2003. His commitment to higher education lives on in this scholarship. You were chosen for your interest in the fields of Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Leisure Science or other related fields. Requirements: Be a college junior, senior or graduate student. Major in Kinesiology, Leisure Science, Physical Education, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. Be a resident of the State of Hawaii. Demonstrate financial need. Attend an accredited two or four year college or university. Be a full-time student. Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA.

Available to college-level juniors and seniors currently completing undergraduate degrees at Michigan-based colleges and universities. Applicants must be pursuing a profession dedicated to working with persons with disabilities and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Possible fields may include allied health, nursing, medicine, occupational therapy and physical therapy or students in social work and special education. Previous applicants are eligible to apply.

Is awarded to a student who will study physical therapy or occupational health in a two or four-year accredited college program.The recipient will be selected based on the following criteria:? Graduating Senior in a Philadelphia Public School? Demonstrated leadership ability? GPA 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale? Extra-curricular school activities? Enrolled in two or four year accredited college? Community service? Successful Interview

Regeneron STS is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science research competition for high school students. Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, Regeneron STS recognizes and empowers our nation’s most promising young scientists who are developing ideas that could solve society’s most urgent challenges. Each year, nearly 2,000 students enter the Regeneron STS, submitting original research in critically important scientific fields of study. Unique among high school competitions, the Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation’s most promising future leaders in STEM. Eligibility: High school seniors living in the United States, and US citizens living abroad, who have completed independent research projects are encouraged to apply online for the chance to win up to $250,000! Deadline: Apply today through November 8 Learn more & apply: https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/

The purpose of the Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program is to increase the number of appropriately trained allied healthcare professionals, and to encourage their practice in direct patient care in medically underserved areas of California. Priority is given to students enrolled in the fields of medical imaging, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory care, social work, pharmacy, pharmacy technician, medical laboratory technologist, surgical technician, ultrasound technician, and diagnostic medical sonography. Eligible applicants may receive up to $2,500 per year, and would have a service obligation of 1 year or 100-150 hours volunteer service. This program is funded by a contribution from Kaiser Permanente.

We are looking for dedicated special education majors... Teachers-Teachers.com recognizes the need for qualified special educators in our school systems today. We are proud to embark on another year of the Aspiring Educator Scholarship Program for persons who have chosen this valuable career path. We are pleased to present five $1,000 scholarships to students currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university and who are majoring in a state-approved special education or related service program. All qualifying majors can be viewed on the Rules/Eligibility page. The application process is totally online, making things quick and easy. No postage required! In order to apply, candidates must first register for a FREE membership with Teachers-Teachers.com. Then applicants will be able to complete the online application form, upload transcripts and send in their essay for consideration. To learn more about what Teachers-Teachers.com offers education job seekers, please visit the homepage at www.teachers-teachers.com. Deadline for all applications is August 15, 2013.

To provide financial assistance to registered nurses who are pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree to prepare for a career in occupational and environmental health. Amount Awarded: $1500 Number Awarded: 1 each year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Eligibility: This program is open to registered nurses who are enrolled in a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree program. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, occupational and environmental health. Selection is based on 2 letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on the applicant's professional goals as they relate to the academic activity and the field of occupational and environmental health. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Alcoa Foundation.

The Occupational Therapy profession is experiencing a huge increase in demand. In an effort to encourage more bright students down the path to becoming a COTA to help serve this increase in demand, we created this scholarship for COTA students. Each year we will award one COTA student with a $500 scholarship. Any students studying or enrolling in an ACOTE Accredited OTA program are eligible for this scholarship. All you need to do to apply is to write an essay answering the following question: Using your talent and education, what is your plan to improve the world? What career and personal goals have you made for yourself, and why? Applications/Submissions: Please email essays (1,000 words minimum) to: the.ota.guide [@] gmail.com Please include your first and last name with your submission along with the name of the OTA school you are attending or accepted at.

Nurse.org Healthcare Leaders Scholarship Annual Application Deadline: January 29 Eligibility: Applicants must be 17 or over with a 3.0+ GPA, and enrolled or accepted to a nursing or healthcare-related program. Both graduate and undergraduate students welcome to apply. Must submit a 600-1000 word essay. Apply Online: http://nurse.org/resources/nurse-practitioner/#scholarship Nurse.org is the top hospital review site made specifically for nurses to share useful information about potential employers.