ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist 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 students who are currently enrolled at O&P education institutions that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). ABC Orthotist and Prosthetist Scholarships include a $10,000 cash award*. Up to 10 ABC Orthotist and Prosthetist 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 master's degree program and meet all of the following criteria:


Applicants' 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 Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship and Scholarship for O&P Diversity. However, students are only eligible to receive one ABC Scholarship (Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship or Scholarship for O&P 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 Scholarships” program application and follow portal instructions. 


To be considered for the award, students must submit the following:


    6. Createa video to demonstrate professional presentation and communication. 


Submission 

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials are received by The O&P Foundation by the due dates posted deadline. Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm Central Time by the posted deadline.


Applications will open in Septemeber 2025.


Questions

If you have any questions about the ABC O&P Scholarship info@oandpfoundation.org.