American Occupational Therapy Foundation Scholarships

Official scholarship portal for the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, offering over 50 annual awards for students in accredited occupational therapy programs.

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DeadlineFebruary 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST; 06/01/2026: STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship (SMRS) Opens

Award amount$5,000; $150 to $5,000; $817; $762; $750; $500; $940; $900

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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American Occupational Therapy Foundation Doctoral Scholarships Application Instructions

A comprehensive guide detailing the application process, eligibility criteria, and submission requirements for AOTF doctoral research scholarships via the ProposalCentral platform.

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Deadline

2026-02-20T23:59:00-05:00

Award amount

$5,000

Eligibility

Occupational therapist enrolled in a research doctoral program (PhD, ScD, DrPH, etc.); Completed all department and institutional coursework requirements except for writing and defense of the dissertation; Scheduled and/or successfully defended dissertation proposal; IRB approved or in process at time of application; Have a mentor with expertise in the proposed research area; Conduct research at a U.S. academic institution

Requirements

Research must align with specific scholarship focus areas (Kielhofner, Kraft, or Ayres); Funds must be utilized during time as a doctoral candidate; Funding cannot be used for salary for self or mentor; No F&As/indirect costs allowed

Application materials

Applicant Biosketch (max 5 pages); Mentor Biosketch; Proof of successful dissertation proposal defense; Letter of Recommendation from mentor; Hi-resolution photo of applicant (300 dpi or higher); Proof of citizenship/residence permit/visa

How to apply

Create a user account on ProposalCentral; Select the specific scholarship in the application portal; Complete all 14 sections of the application; Validate the application for missing information; Obtain required e-signatures; Submit via the ProposalCentral portal by the deadline

Important dates

Application deadline: February 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST

Documents

AOTF ProposalCentral Instructions; Applicant biosketch template and sample; Mentor biosketch template and sample

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