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 25, 2026

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Educational Scholarships - The American Occupational Therapy Foundation

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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Award amount

$150 to $5,000

Eligibility

Currently enrolled full-time in an AOTA-accredited or developing professional-level (master’s or OTD) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program; Completed at least one year of occupational therapy coursework; Meet any additional state-specific or scholarship-specific requirements

Requirements

Three references: Academic advisor, character reference, and program director; Professional resume highlighting achievements, experiences, and academic performance; Personal statement expressing commitment to occupational therapy

Application materials

Applicant contact information; Academic background; Resume; Essay questions; Three references (Academic, Character, Program Director)

How to apply

Complete one comprehensive online application to be considered for all qualifying scholarships.; The reviewing process automatically matches applicants with appropriate opportunities.

Important dates

2026 applications closed; 2026-2027 funding cycle opens in January 2027

Contact

scholarships@aotf.org; 240-292-1077 (David Robertson)

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