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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAswaULBtpwZVruc5lE9HTk428VQ3NeT5-LLsU8yNs0VFysg/viewform?usp=headerCongratulations Madeline Benoit on being the 2025-2026 Student Scholarship Winner!
Apply HERE for the 2026-2027 $500 VOTA Student Scholarship!
Deadline: July 20, 2026
Having difficulty accessing the link? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAswaULBtpwZVruc5lE9HTk428VQ3NeT5-LLsU8yNs0VFysg/viewform?usp=header
NOTE: You must be a VOTA member to apply. Not a student member? Apply here for only $15 for the year!
Application Details
- Deadline for scholarship application is July 20, 2026
- Please use the link above to access the Google Form to submit your application.
- You will be notified via e-mail in regards to the status of your application by August 1, 2026
- If you have any questions in regards to the application process please e-mail rachel.wiley@vermontot.org
Purpose
The VOTA OTP Student Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for purchasing books or any other school-related materials to qualifying Vermont residents attending an accredited Master of Occupational Therapy program, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, or in the first/second year in an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Scholarship Awards
The scholarship award includes $500.00 for the academic calendar year 2026-27. The scholarship money is to be used specifically to purchase materials (e-texts, school supplies, laptop, etc.) required and recommended by the occupational therapy program. The scholarship is to be awarded to one applicant annually and is not renewable.
Criteria
Applicant Must Be:
● a resident of the state of Vermont
● a member of VOTA
● enrolled in an accredited Master of Occupational Therapy program or in the first/second year in an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Application Questions
- Name, address, phone number, email,
- Confirmation that you are a VOTA membe and a Vermont resident
- College, College Address, Expected year of graduation
- Degree Program: (i.e.: OTA, BSOT, MSOT, OTD, OT Phd, Other)
- Current GPA
- Name and contact information (phone # and email address) of academic reference from current Occupational Therapy program
- Short Essay (approximately 350 words) Please answer the following questions: 1.What does it mean to be a member of your state’s professional Occupational Therapy Association? 2. How might you contribute to developing and improving the organization?
Ready to apply? Click here!