ABC O&P Technician Student Scholarship

About the ABC O&P Technician Student Scholarships

The Foundation has partnered with the American Board of Certification for Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC) to provide scholarships to Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) technician students who are currently enrolled at O&P technician education institutions that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). ABC O&P Technician Student Scholarships include a $5,000 cash award. Up to 8 ABC O&P Technician Student Scholarships may be given annually.  

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a CAAHEP-accredited O&P technician program and meet all of the the following criteria:

• Completed at least one semester or two quarters of a CAAHEP-accredited O&P technician program with a minimum 3.0 GPA

• Applicant must demonstrate financial need

• Applicant must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident

Applicants' applications will be reviewed by a committee of educators and clinical experts appointed by The Foundation's Education Committee. Eligible students may apply for both the O&P Technician Student Scholarship and Scholarship for O&P Technician Diversity. However, students are only eligible to receive one ABC Scholarship (O&P Technician Student Scholarship or Scholarship for O&P Technician 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

Students may apply directly for the scholarship, or a professor may nominate them. To be considered for the award, students must submit the following:

1. Author a (250 word or less) statement of financial impact

   1. • If awarded this scholarship, how will it affect your financial ability to complete your O&P education?

2. Author a (500 word or less) personal statement

   1. • Tell us about yourself and how your presence in the profession will impact O&P care.

3. Obtain an official or unofficial transcript (that includes the current academic semester) from your institution

   1. •  Official transcripts are not required; however, unofficial transcripts must be signed by your Program Director or Faculty Advisor.

      • Transcript must include your cumulative O&P Technician Program GPA.

4. Obtain a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the O&P technician program in which you are enrolled

   1. • The letter of recommendation should indicate why you are strong candidate for an ABC O&P Technician Student Scholarship

5. Obtain a letter of recommendation from a non-faculty individual such as an employer, volunteer work supervisor, mentor, coach, or religious leader

   1. • The letter of recommendation should indicate why you are strong candidate for an ABC O&P Technician Student Scholarship

6. Prepare your resume

   1. • Your resume should include information regarding your education, work experience, volunteer activities, honors, and awards.

7. Submit your application materials to The Foundation via the ABC website where indicated.

Submission Details

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 24, 2023 (Application portal opens January 16, 2023)

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about the ABC Orthotist and Prosthetist Scholarship, please contact please contact Manisha Bhaskar at (202) 380-3663 or info@oandpfoundation.org.