Type of  award: Scholarship.
Intended use: For undergraduate study at accredited 2-year or 4-year institution  in United  States.
Eligibility:  Applicant  must  be U.S. citizen.
Basis for selection: Major/career interest in orthotics/ prosthetics or medical specialties/research. Applicant must demonstrate financial need, leadership and seriousness of purpose.
Application requirements: Recommendations, transcript. A 200-word essay on why student wants to work in orthotics or prosthetics.  Recent  W-2 or letter from current  employer.
Additional information: Students may apply directly or professors may nominate them. Applicants must be willing to financially contribute to their education. Applicants must be enrolled in technician program and show exceptional technical 3ptitudc.
Amount of award: Number of awards: Application  deadline:
Contact:

$500
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January 31
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Development Fund The Academy
1331 H  Street, NW,  Suite 501
Washington,  DC 20005
Phone:  202-380-3663  ext. 212
Web: www.oandp.org/education