Education Awards & Scholarships

The O&P Foundation has partnered with the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC) and the American Academy of Orthostists and Prosthetists (the Academy) to provide scholarships and awards to support O&P clinician students, O&P technician students, and O&P educators. The Foundation's Education Awards and Scholarships are intended to support students and educators in the O&P field. 

O&P Clinician Students

• ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarships supports clinician students who exhibit a strong academic record and commitment their O&P education.

Applications open in September 2025.

• ABC Scholarships for O&P Diversity supports clinician students who contribute to the diversity of the O&P profession.

Applications open in September 2025

• Chester Hadden Scholarship support clinician students who are pursuing an education through an O&P practitioner program. 

Applications open in Spring 2025

O&P Technician Students

• ABC O&P Technician Scholarships support technician students who exhibit a strong academic record and commitment their O&P education.

Applications open in Spring 2025.

• ABC Scholarships for O&P Technician Diversity support technician students who contribute to the diversity of the O&P profession.

Applications open in SPring 2025.

Resident Awards

• ABC Resident Travel Award supports O&P clinical residents presenting their research at annual national O&P conferences.