Through the use of focused fundraising and donations, the Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon strives to support our OT/OTA students.  Each year, OTAO presents scholarships to students enrolled in an occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant program.

Applicants MUST be a member of OTAO

Amount available is based on donations received, dedicated fundraising activities throughout the year, and funds raised by the annual Scholarship Silent/Live Auction held the previous year at the OTAO Annual Conference

Conference planners will determine:

• Number of scholarships
• Scholarship Amounts
• Timeline (Deadline and Award Announcement)

Scholarship Apprication

Scoring Criteria

4 = Excellent demonstrates exceptional understanding, application, andcontribution to the OT profession

3 = Above Average demonstrates good understanding and application of the OT domain of practice.

2 = Average demonstrates the understanding and application of the OT domain of practice.

1 = Below Average demonstrates emergent understanding and application of the OT domain of practice.

2023 Student Scholarship Application

OTAO has an endowed scholarship through the AOTF. A scholarship is awarded, on a yearly basis, to an occupational therapy student attending Pacific University or an occupational therapy assistant student attending Linn-Benton Community College. The student who is awarded the scholarship must be a member of OTAO.  Amount of scholarship will be determined each year by the OTAO board.

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