1. Overview
The O&P Foundation offers five competitive $20,000 O&P Fuel the Future scholarships to high achieving orthotics and prosthetics clinician students enrolled in an accredited O&P Masters degree program in the United States.
2. Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled as a full time student for at least one semester in a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited O&P Masters degree program.
- Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.
3. Application Items & Process
1. Prepare your materials
a) Author a (up to 500 words) personal statement
- Describe how your presence in the profession will positively impact O&P care
b) Obtain one letter of recommendation
- From a faculty member of the program in which you are enrolled
- The letter of recommendation should indicate why you are a strong candidate for this scholarship.
c) Prepare a resume
- Include your educational, professional and volunteer experiences as well as awards and honors.
- Tips for Creating a Scholarship Application Video.pdf
d) Prepare a video (2-3 min.)
- Highlight any education, work experience, volunteer activities, and awards that demonstrate yoru potential for impact in the O&P profession.
- Showcase any leadership, innovation, and/or vision you may have for your professional trajectory in O&P.
- Tips for Scholarship Application Resume Writing.pdf
e) Obtain an official or unofficial transcript* (that includes the current academic semester) from your institution
*GPA is considered in the scoring of applicants
- Official transcripts are not required; however, unofficial transcripts must be signed by the Program Director or Faculty Advisor.
- Transcripts must include cumulative O&P Program GPA.
2. Submit Your Application:
- Complete the online application form in the online O&P Foundation portal.
- Upload all required documents.
- Request the Letter of Recommendation directly through the portal and notify you recommender.
- Double-check your application for completeness.
3. Confirmation:
- You will receive an email confirmation from the portal once your application has been successfully submitted.
4. Key Deadlines
- Application opens: August 25th, 2025 at 8am (CST)
- Application deadline: September 22nd, 2025 at 5pm (CST)
- Notification of selection: By November 1st, 2025
- Award disbursement: Within 14 days of the scholarship notification
5. Questions
If you have any questions about the Fuel the Future of O&P Scholarships, please email us at: info@oandpfoundation.org
2025 Fuel the Future of O&P Scholarship
1. Overview
The O&P Foundation offers five competitive $20,000 O&P Fuel the Future scholarships to high achieving orthotics and prosthetics clinician students enrolled in an accredited O&P Masters degree program in the United States.
2. Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled as a full time student for at least one semester in a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited O&P Masters degree program.
- Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.
3. Application Items & Process
1. Prepare your materials
a) Author a (up to 500 words) personal statement
- Describe how your presence in the profession will positively impact O&P care
b) Obtain one letter of recommendation
- From a faculty member of the program in which you are enrolled
- The letter of recommendation should indicate why you are a strong candidate for this scholarship.
c) Prepare a resume
- Include your educational, professional and volunteer experiences as well as awards and honors.
- Tips for Creating a Scholarship Application Video.pdf
d) Prepare a video (2-3 min.)
- Highlight any education, work experience, volunteer activities, and awards that demonstrate yoru potential for impact in the O&P profession.
- Showcase any leadership, innovation, and/or vision you may have for your professional trajectory in O&P.
- Tips for Scholarship Application Resume Writing.pdf
e) Obtain an official or unofficial transcript* (that includes the current academic semester) from your institution
*GPA is considered in the scoring of applicants
- Official transcripts are not required; however, unofficial transcripts must be signed by the Program Director or Faculty Advisor.
- Transcripts must include cumulative O&P Program GPA.
2. Submit Your Application:
- Complete the online application form in the online O&P Foundation portal.
- Upload all required documents.
- Request the Letter of Recommendation directly through the portal and notify you recommender.
- Double-check your application for completeness.
3. Confirmation:
- You will receive an email confirmation from the portal once your application has been successfully submitted.
4. Key Deadlines
- Application opens: August 25th, 2025 at 8am (CST)
- Application deadline: September 22nd, 2025 at 5pm (CST)
- Notification of selection: By November 1st, 2025
- Award disbursement: Within 14 days of the scholarship notification
5. Questions
If you have any questions about the Fuel the Future of O&P Scholarships, please email us at: info@oandpfoundation.org