American Occupational Therapy Association E.K. Wise Scholarship: Building a Diverse Occupational Therapy Workforce

American Occupational Therapy Association E.K. Wise Scholarship: Building a Diverse Occupational Therapy Workforce Deadline for all application submissions is May 8, 2013 at 11:59pm PST Previously known as the E.K. Wise Loan Program, the fund was established in the 1960s through the generous bequest of Elizabeth K. Wise to support women pursuing higher education degrees. The scholarship fund reflects the changes that have occurred in the education of entry-level occupational therapists over the last several decades while remaining true to the intent of the original bequest. The focus of the scholarship will be to support students from diverse backgrounds who can meet E.K. Wise’s and the Association’s objectives of developing a workforce to meet society’s diverse occupational needs in underserved areas or communities. Awards The scholarship supports female students pursuing a post baccalaureate entry-level degree program in occupational therapy. Two awards will be granted annually in the amount of $5,000. Students may apply for a second year.  Qualified Applicants must: • Be enrolled (or accepted) in a post baccalaureate entry-level occupational therapy educational program on a full-time basis • Be enrolled in the entry-level occupational therapy educational program for the full 2013-14 academic year (Fall 2013 thru Spring 2014)  • Demonstrate a sustained record of outstanding academic achievement &...
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