{"id":56017,"date":"2025-12-09T10:35:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncope.org\/?p=56017"},"modified":"2025-12-09T10:40:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:40:00","slug":"2025-fuel-the-future-of-op-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncope.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/2025-fuel-the-future-of-op-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Fuel the Future of O&#038;P Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ml7os1k8pdoh.i.optimole.com\/cb:FMBB.50741\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Orthotics-and-Prosthetics-Foundation_main-logo.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;The-Orthotics-and-Prosthetics-Foundation_main-logo&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;46%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-16px||25px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Orthotics &amp; Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The O&amp;P Foundation) is honored to announce the recipients of the inaugural\u00a0<strong>2025 Fuel the Future of O&amp;P Scholarships<\/strong>. These exceptional students were selected for their academic excellence and their capacity to make a transformative impact on patient care within the O&amp;P profession.<\/p>\n<p>These $20,000 scholarships are accompanied by complimentary registration and speaking opportunities at the 2026 American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Meeting &amp; Scientific Symposium as well as the American Orthotic &amp; Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly.<\/p>\n<p>Each\u00a0<strong><em>Fuel the Future of O&amp;P Scholar<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0embodies the future of orthotics and prosthetics, bringing forward new ideas, elevating standards of care, and advancing outcomes for individuals who rely on O&amp;P services. Through this scholarship program, the O&amp;P Foundation reinforces its commitment to investing in the next generation of clinicians who will shape the profession through innovation, compassion, and evidence-driven practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kathleen Carrol MS, MSPO CPO, FAAOP<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 O&amp;P Foundation Education Committee Member and Program Manager, shares:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>&#8220;It was a privilege to serve as the program manager for this year&#8217;s Fuel the Future of O&amp;P Scholarship, which saw a record breaking number of participants. It&#8217;s exciting to know that so many bright, motivated individuals will soon be joining us as colleagues in the O&amp;P field. With this year&#8217;s award increased to $20,000 per recipient, it&#8217;s great to know we&#8217;re meaningfully supporting their ability to thrive as they continue their studies.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Please join us in celebrating these future clinicians and their dedication to the O&amp;P community. Their knowledge, passion, and vision represent the very fuel that will drive the future of patient care!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#05437A&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mek-200&#215;300.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;mek&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|-78px||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|126px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0085BD&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-24px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;40px|130px||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mariam El-Khatib<\/strong> | Northwestern University<\/h5>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-lineheight\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>&#8220;I&#8217;m grateful for the Fuel the Future of O&amp;P scholarship and its impact on my educational journey. 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If chosen for this award, it would empower me to continue pursuing innovative research in the field, enabling me to provide excellent patient care as a future clinician. This generosity would be invaluable for me as I strive to reach my academic and professional goals.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#05437A&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/ncope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-09-102318-223&#215;300.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Screenshot 2025-12-09 102318&#8243; align=&#8221;right&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|49px||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0085BD&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||-18px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;49px|99px||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Kirsten Lucy |\u00a0<\/strong>Baylor College of Medicine<\/h5>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>\u201cThis opportunity would allow me to better pursue my academic and professional goals in research, advocacy, and clinical care. 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