When is the application deadline? If you submitted your application by midnight on Monday, September 30, you now have until October 7 to complete it. Program Director Statements and Professional References are due October 7.
Do I have to be a member of a state association to be awarded a scholarship? No. Membership in a state association is not required to receive an AOTF scholarship. However, to be awarded a state scholarship in some states, state occupational therapy association membership is required. Please check the specific requirements on Available Scholarships.
How many state associations offer scholarships? In 2024, 24 states and the District of Columbia offer scholarships to occupational therapy students through the AOTF Scholarship Program. Check your state's offerings and requirements for membership and residence on Available Scholarships.
Do I have to be a member of The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) to be awarded a scholarship? NO. However, certain scholarships have eligibility requirements involving membership in professional organizations associated with occupational therapy. The AOTF Scholarship Selection Committee deems that membership in occupational therapy organizations is an indication of student professional development. See Available Scholarships. To join AOTA click here www.aota.org/membership.
1983 ACADEMY OF RESEARCH A. Jean Ayres, PhD, FAOTA Mary Reilly, EdD, FAOTA Elizabeth J. Yerxa, EdD, OTR, FAOTA