ABC O&P Technician Scholarship

The O&P Foundation has partnered with the American Board of Certification for Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC) to provide scholarships to Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) technician students who are currently enrolled at O&P technician education institutions that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). ABC O&P Technician Student Scholarships include a $5,000 cash award*. Up to 8 ABC O&P Technician Student Scholarships may be given annually.  

*All scholarships are considered taxable income, recipients will receive a 1099 IRS Form for the award tax year

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a CAAHEP-accredited O&P technician program and meet all of the the following criteria:

• Completed at least one semester or two quarters of a CAAHEP-accredited O&P technician program with a minimum 3.0 GPA

• Applicant must demonstrate financial need

• Applicant must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident

Applications will be reviewed by a committee of educators and clinical experts appointed by The O&P Foundation's Education Committee. Eligible students may apply for both the O&P Technician Student Scholarship and Scholarship for O&P Technician Diversity. However, students are only eligible to receive one ABC Scholarship (O&P Technician Student Scholarship or Scholarship for O&P Technician Diversity). Students who apply for both scholarships will be asked to indicate their preference if they are selected to receive both scholarships.  

How to Apply

Create an account in the O&P Foundation Application Portal, then select the “ABC O&P Technician Scholarships” program application and follow portal instructions.

1. Author a (500 word or less) personal statement

   1. • Applicant should describe how their presence in the profession will impact O&P care.

2. Obtain an official or unofficial transcript (that includes the current academic semester) from your institution

   1. •  Official transcripts are not required; however, unofficial transcripts must be signed by the Program Director or Faculty Advisor.

      • Transcript must include cumulative O&P Technician Program GPA.

3. Obtain a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the program in which applicant is enrolled

   1. • The letter of recommendation should indicate why the applicant is a strong candidate for an ABC O&P Technician Scholarship

4. Obtain a letter of recommendation from a non-faculty individual such as an employer, volunteer work supervisor,       mentor, coach, or religious leader

   1. • The letter of recommendation should indicate why the applicant is a strong candidate for an ABC O&P Technician Scholarship

5. Prepare resume

   1. • Resume should include information regarding education, work experience, volunteer activities, honors, and awards.

     7. Upload and Submit application materials to The O&P Foundation's application portal.

Submission 

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials are received by 5:00pm Central Time on the posted deadline.

Applications open in Spring 2025.

Questions

If you have any questions about the ABC Orthotist and Prosthetist Scholarship, please contact info@oandpfoundation.org.