Description

The American Board for Certification (ABC) is offering significant support for students and residents in the orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) field through two key scholarships for 2024. The ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship provides $10,000 to students in CAAHEP-accredited master’s programs who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. The ABC Scholarship for O&P Diversity, also valued at $10,000, aims to foster diversity by supporting students from underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds. Interested candidates can apply through the ABC application portal given down below.

Degree Level

American Board for Certification USA Scholarships 2024 is available to undertake Bachelor, Masters, PhD level programs at USA Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Orthoptics
• Prosthetist

Benefits

ABC offers the following scholarship to Orthotic and Prosthetic practitioner students and residents.

• ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship - $10,000 (up to 10 awarded annually)
• ABC Scholarship for O&P Diversity - $10,000 (up to 4 awarded annually)

Eligible Nationalities

These scholarships are open to US citizens only.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarships

1. ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship ($10,000)

• Enrolled: Full-time in a CAAHEP-accredited orthotist/prosthetist master's degree program.
• Completed: At least two semesters or three quarters of a CAAHEP-accredited orthotist/prosthetist program with a minimum 3.5 GPA.  
• Limited to: One award per individual.
• Financial need: Must demonstrate financial need.
• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.

2. ABC Scholarship for O&P Diversity ($10,000)

• Enrolled: Full-time and in good academic standing in a CAAHEP-accredited orthotist/prosthetist master's degree program.
• Completed: At least two semesters or three quarters of a CAAHEP-accredited orthotist/prosthetist program.  
• Underrepresented: Must be a member of a racial or ethnic population underrepresented in O&P: Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native American or Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.  
• Limited to: One award per individual.
• Financial need: Must demonstrate financial need.
• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.

Note: While applicants can apply for both scholarships, they can only receive one award per year.

Application Procedure

Ready to take the next step? Here's how to submit your application for an ABC Orthotic & Prosthetist Scholarship or Residency Award:

• Head to the Starting Line: All applications are processed electronically through the official ABC application portal. You can access it here: link to ABC scholarship page (linked down below).
• Gather Your Gear: Before you get started, make sure you have all the necessary documents ready to upload. This includes your financial impact statement, personal statement, essay, transcript, recommendation letters, and resume. (See the scholarship page for specific details about each requirement.)
• Follow the Course: The application portal provides clear instructions to guide you through the process. Read carefully and follow each step to ensure your application is complete and ready for review.

Key Dates:

• Application Opens: September 3rd, 2024
• Application Deadline: October 14th, 2024