In proud partnership with the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The Foundation), we are pleased to recognize and congratulate the recipients of the 2024 ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship and Scholarship for O&P Diversity.
The ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship supports the continued academic success of 10 qualified O&P students, and the ABC Scholarship for O&P Diversity supports the academic success of four racially or ethnically underrepresented students in the O&P profession each year. Each recipient receives a $10,000 scholarship.
“We are excited to mark our third year of providing $10,000 scholarships to O&P students,” remarked Billy Lester, CPO, ABC President. “As our profession continues to grow, so too does the need to grow and support the pipeline of diverse and talented individuals. Special thanks to staff and the volunteer reviewers that worked to make another year of scholarship selections possible.”
We had 81 students apply for the ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship, and had 19 apply for the Scholarship for O&P Diversity.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
2024 ABC Orthotist & Prosthetist Scholarship
Caitlin Bowman
University of Pittsburgh
Abby Citterman
Northwestern University
Olivia Collavo
Northwestern University
Kira Nicole Donnelly
University of Texas – Southwestern
Patrick Elshekh
Loma Linda University
Bianca Elisabeth Hill
Baylor College of Medicine
Amanda Kemper
Northwestern University
Alexander Klein
Kennesaw State University
Audra Lena Kopman
University of Washington
Taylor Willis
University of Texas – Southwestern
2024 Scholarship for O&P Diversity
Jessika Abril Amaya
University of Washington
Elena L.A. Chen
FIU – International Institute of Orthotics & Prosthetics
Janet Trujillo
California State University – Dominguez Hills
John Ugwu
Eastern Michigan University
About The O&P Foundation
The O&P Foundation was established to advance the art and science of orthotic and prosthetic rehabilitation by enhancing clinical practices through professional training awards, promoting educational opportunities through academic scholarships, strengthening the body of knowledge through research grants and fellowships, and inspiring excellence through the recognition of scholarly achievements. To learn more about The O&P Foundation, visit oandpfoundation.org.
About ABC
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics is the comprehensive credentialing organization whose mission is to establish and advocate for the highest patient care and organizational standards in the provision of safe and effective orthotic and prosthetic services. To learn more about ABC, please visit abcop.org.