Overview
The ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award, honors the legacy of Chester Haddan, CPO- ABC’s first President and a champion of professional excellence and leadership in O&P.
This annual scholarship provides a $5,000 award to a highly motivated student enrolled full time in a Master’s program in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) who demonstrates exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to making a transformative impact in the O&P profession. The Chester Haddan Scholar embodies the values of service, innovation, and dedication to elevating professional standards and patient outcomes across O&P.
Purpose and Legacy of the ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award
The Chester Haddan Scholarship was established to recognize and support students who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to advancing the orthotics and prosthetics profession. In honoring Chester Haddan’s legacy, this scholarship emphasizes professional leadership, innovation, collaboration, and service to the O&P community. Thanks to a generous contribution from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC) for its 75th Anniversary, this award has been expanded. Through this award, The O&P Foundation seeks to invest in future clinicians who will strengthen the profession and improve access to high-quality, patient-centered O&P care.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must:
- Be enrolled as a full time student in a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited O&P Masters degree program for one semester/quarter.
- Be in good academic standing within the program
- Be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident.
Program details and further application information can be found in the 2026 ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award Program Manual
Key Deadlines
Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials are received by 5:00pm Central Time on the posted deadline.
- Application opens: April 1st 2026
- Application deadline: May 4th 2026
- Notification of selection: June 2026
- Award disbursement: Within 14 days of award notification
Questions
If you have any questions about the ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award, please contact info@oandpfoundation.org or contact The O&P Foundation Education Committee Chair directly at education@oandpfoundation.org.
ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award
Overview
The ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award, honors the legacy of Chester Haddan, CPO- ABC’s first President and a champion of professional excellence and leadership in O&P.
This annual scholarship provides a $5,000 award to a highly motivated student enrolled full time in a Master’s program in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) who demonstrates exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to making a transformative impact in the O&P profession. The Chester Haddan Scholar embodies the values of service, innovation, and dedication to elevating professional standards and patient outcomes across O&P.
Purpose and Legacy of the ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award
The Chester Haddan Scholarship was established to recognize and support students who demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to advancing the orthotics and prosthetics profession. In honoring Chester Haddan’s legacy, this scholarship emphasizes professional leadership, innovation, collaboration, and service to the O&P community. Thanks to a generous contribution from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC) for its 75th Anniversary, this award has been expanded. Through this award, The O&P Foundation seeks to invest in future clinicians who will strengthen the profession and improve access to high-quality, patient-centered O&P care.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must:
- Be enrolled as a full time student in a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited O&P Masters degree program for one semester/quarter.
- Be in good academic standing within the program
- Be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident.
Program details and further application information can be found in the 2026 ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award Program Manual
Key Deadlines
Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials are received by 5:00pm Central Time on the posted deadline.
- Application opens: April 1st 2026
- Application deadline: May 4th 2026
- Notification of selection: June 2026
- Award disbursement: Within 14 days of award notification
Questions
If you have any questions about the ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award, please contact info@oandpfoundation.org or contact The O&P Foundation Education Committee Chair directly at education@oandpfoundation.org.