The scholarships provided by the American Board for Certification (ABC) for orthotist and prosthetist students and residents in 2024 aim to support the next generation of practitioners in the O&P field. Below are details about two key scholarships available in 2024:
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#1. ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship
- Funding: $10,000
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Enrolled full-time in a CAAHEP-accredited orthotist/prosthetist master’s degree program.
- Completed at least two semesters or three quarters of the program with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.
- Required Documentation:
- A statement of financial impact (max 200 words).
- Personal statement about contributing to the O&P profession (max 500 words).
- An essay on your most meaningful commitment outside of O&P education (max 500 words).
- Official transcript from the CAAHEP-accredited program.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Your resume.
- Application Portal Opens: August 21, 2024
- Submission Deadline: September 29, 2024
#2. ABC Scholarship for O&P Diversity
- Sponsorship: $10,000
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Enrolled full-time in a CAAHEP-accredited orthotist/prosthetist master’s degree program.
- Completed at least two semesters or three quarters of the program.
- Must be a member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic population in O&P.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.
- Required Documentation:
- A statement of financial impact (max 200 words).
- Personal statement about heritage and cultural background (max 500 words).
- An essay on your most meaningful commitment outside of O&P education (max 500 words).
- Official transcript from the CAAHEP-accredited program.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Your resume.
- Application Portal Opens: August 21, 2024
- Submission Deadline: September 29, 2024
#3. Resident Travel Award
Amount: $2,500
Description: ABC awards $2,500 to one current resident (or a practitioner who has completed their residency in the last three years) who wishes to present their Directed Study report or project at the Academy Annual Meeting.
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Application Deadline: August 1
For more details and to apply, visit the The Foundation website
#4. Student Poster Prizes
Total Amount: $2,500
Description: ABC, in partnership with The Foundation for Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research (The Foundation), identifies and celebrates outstanding research by orthotic and prosthetic students. The ABC Student Poster Prizes will be awarded to outstanding student-created posters accepted for presentation at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists’ (the Academy) Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium.
Deadline to Submit: December 3
Prizes Awarded:
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $850
3rd Place: $650
Criteria for Awarding Prizes:
- Quality and thoroughness of work
- Originality and independence of contributions
- Significance and timeliness of research results
- Depth of understanding of the research topic
To apply for these American Board for Certification Scholarships, visit the official ABC application portal here and ensure all required documentation is submitted before the deadline.
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