Congratulations to our 2025 KOTF Scholarship Recipients

Scholarship Opportunities

There will be five scholarships for students this year, one for students who are enrolled in an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program, one for students enrolled in an Entry-Level Graduate Occupational Therapy Program, and one for students enrolled in a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Program. The other two Entry- Level scholarships are memorial scholarships named for Paul Erway (for a student interested in innovative technology, wheel chair sports) and Gordon St Michel (for a student interested in mental health practice).

The scholarship amounts are $500 for the OTA, the Paul Erway and Gordon St. Michel Memorial Scholarships and $1000 each for graduate students. Five will be awarded in total. The deadline to apply to the scholarship, is July 31, 2025.

All scholarships will be awarded at the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Annual Conference in September.

Here is the link to the PDF version of the application requirements: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eU3qoU87lK_5Fy7AwiejreooC2DhNPOp/view?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the application form: https://forms.gle/L7YwAXAXmEDftZVZA

For questions please email Dr. Colleen Schneck at kyotfoundation@gmail.com or colleen.schneck@retiree.eku.edu

If you don’t meet the requirements for our featured scholarship, there are still many ways to find support for your occupational therapy education. Start by checking with the financial aid office at your college or university—many schools offer their own scholarships for students enrolled in OT, OTA, or related health programs.

Several national organizations also offer scholarships:

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

Additionally, use scholarship search platforms like:

These tools can help you discover scholarships based on your academic goals, financial need, background, and interests. Many students secure funding through a mix of local, school-based, and national sources—so don’t give up!