Occupational Therapy Program Scholarships
Scholarship Eligibility
The Dean’s Scholarship and Community Leader Scholarship are available to new students enrolled in WCU’s MSOT and OTD programs who began enrollment in one of the OT programs with a start date of May 2024 or later. Scholarship funding is limited and not all applicants will be awarded a scholarship.
Terms and Conditions for OT Scholarships
Award amounts will not exceed direct education costs remaining after, federal loans, private loans, external agency benefits, and student payments. Awards may not result in a credit balance to the student. There is no cash value to this scholarship. If you withdraw, the scholarship will be pro-rated based on the tuition and fee charges earned for the trimester. Students who withdraw will forfeit future scholarship disbursements and eligibility. The terms and conditions and eligibility criteria for the Dean’s Scholarship and Community Leader Scholarship are subject to change, and the program may be discontinued at any time. Neither the Dean’s Scholarship or the Community Leader Scholarship may be combined with any other WCU scholarship or grant.
MSOT/OTD Dean’s Scholarship
Initial Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be new students enrolled in WCU’S on ground MSOT or OTD programs (“Eligible Programs) with a start date of May 2024 or later, and who have not previously enrolled in a WCU OTD or MSOT program. Applicants must all demonstrate a minimum WCU CGPA of 3.25 and meet the Good Standing Policy at the end of the first academic year of enrollment of the MSOT or OTD program.
To apply for the MSOT/OTD Dean’s Scholarship, applicants must submit the Intent to Apply form on or before the last day of the first trimester of enrollment and submit a completed scholarship application, and the required essay (500 words maximum demonstrating your academic achievements, leadership qualities, and how these impact your personal growth) no later than one month prior to the start of the next academic year.
Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award prior to the start of the second academic year of enrollment by the Dean of Occupational Therapy. Notification of ongoing awards will be communicated to students prior to the start of the next academic year.
Ongoing Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for ongoing eligibility for a subsequent award, the student must:
- Meet the Good Standing Policy.
- The student’s CGPA will be evaluated at the end of each academic year. The CGPA at the end of the academic year must be 3.25 or higher to maintain the award for the next year.
If the award is lost due to not meeting any part of the ongoing eligibility requirements, it may not be regained. There is no opportunity for appeal after losing the award.
MSOT/OTD Community Leader Scholarship
Initial Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be new students enrolled in WCU’S on ground MSOT or OTD programs (“Eligible Programs) with a start date of May 2024 or later, and who have not previously enrolled in a WCU OTD or MSOT program. Applicants must all demonstrate a minimum WCU CGPA of 3.25 and meet the Good Standing Policy at the end of the first academic year of enrollment of the MSOT or OTD program.
To apply for the MSOT/OTD Dean’s Scholarship, applicants must submit the Intent to Apply form on or before the last day of the first trimester of enrollment and submit a completed scholarship application, the required essay (500 words maximum demonstrating your academic achievements, leadership qualities, and how these impact your personal growth), and provide evidence of a minimum of 30 hours of community engagement completed throughout the academic year (Activities must be submitted to and approved by the Dean, or their designee, prior to beginning activities) no later than one month prior to the start of the next academic year.
Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award prior to the start of the second academic year of enrollment by the Dean of Occupational Therapy. Notification of ongoing awards will be communicated to students prior to the start of the next academic year.
Ongoing Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for ongoing eligibility for a subsequent award, the student must:
- Meet the Good Standing Policy.
- Provide evidence of a minimum of 30 hours of community engagement each academic year according to the instructions listed in initial eligibility requirements.
If the award is lost due to not meeting any part of the ongoing eligibility requirements, it may not be regained. There is no opportunity for appeal after losing the award.