American Board for Certification (ABC) Scholarships 2024
The American Board for Certification (ABC) scholarships is committed to nurturing the next generation of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) professionals. To that end, they offer two significant scholarships to students and residents in the field. These scholarships are designed to provide financial support and encourage diversity within the O&P community.
Type of Scholarship: Partial Funding
Degree: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
University: USA Universities
Deadline: October 14, 2024
Scholarship Details:
- ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship:
- Award Amount: $10,000
- Eligibility: Full-time students in CAAHEP-accredited master’s programs demonstrating financial need and academic excellence.
- Limit: One award per individual
- ABC Scholarship for O&P Diversity:
- Award Amount: $10,000
- Eligibility: Full-time students from underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds in CAAHEP-accredited master’s programs, demonstrating financial need and academic excellence.
- Limit: One award per individual
Eligible Fields:
- Orthoptics
- Prosthetist
Benefits:
- Financial assistance towards educational expenses
Eligible Nationalities:
- US citizens only
Eligibility Criteria:
- ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship:
- Enrolled in a CAAHEP-accredited master’s degree program
- Completed at least two semesters or three quarters of the program with a minimum 3.5 GPA
- Demonstrated financial need
- US citizen or legal permanent resident
- ABC Scholarship for O&P Diversity:
- Enrolled in a CAAHEP-accredited master’s degree program
- Completed at least two semesters or three quarters of the program
- Member of an underrepresented racial or ethnic group
- Demonstrated financial need
- US citizen or legal permanent resident
Application Process:
- Visit the official ABC application portal.
- Gather necessary documents: financial impact statement, personal statement, essay, transcript, recommendation letters, and resume.
- Follow the instructions provided on the portal to complete your application.
Key Dates:
- Application Opens: September 3rd, 2024
- Application Deadline: October 14th, 2024
Conclusion
The American Board for Certification Scholarships offer valuable financial support to students and residents in the orthotic and prosthetic field. By providing these opportunities, the ABC is investing in the future of the profession and fostering diversity within the O&P community.
