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.
Educators
Educator Awards support O&P educators who currently hold teaching positions at O&P education institutions.
O&P Clinician Students
ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarships supports clinician students who exhibit a strong academic record and commitment their O&P education.
ABC Scholarships for O&P Diversity supports clinician students who contribute to the diversity of the O&P profession.
Chester Hadden Scholarship support clinician students who are pursuing an education through an O&P practitioner program.
O&P Technician Students
ABC O&P Technician Scholarships support technician students who exhibit a strong academic record and commitment their O&P education.
Portal opens and applications will be accepted from 02/12/2024 through 03/22/2024
ABC Scholarships for O&P Technician Diversity support technician students who contribute to the diversity of the O&P profession.
Portal opens and applications will be accepted from 02/12/2024 through 03/22/2024
Resident Awards
ABC Resident Travel Award supports O&P clinical residents presenting their research at annual national O&P conferences.