Purpose of Award
To provide opportunities for professional development by providing financial support to an occupational therapist or physical therapist interested in pursuing certification in hand therapy.
Funding
The scholarship amount will be a total value equivalent to $1,500. The award candidate must meet HTCC's general examination eligibility requirements or be eligible to meet the certification requirements by the time the examination registration is due. The candidate must plan on taking the examination within 18 months of receiving the award.
Tri-Alliance Contributions
- ASHT will offer one or more of its many continuing education offerings for this scholarship. The ASHT contribution will include registration fees only, not exceeding $500 combined. (ASHT Continuing Education - $500 value)
- HTCC will offer the CHT examination fee. ($500 value)
- AHTF will contribute $500.
- The award recipient may use the remaining amount, after ASHT and HTCC’s contributions, to purchase study materials, attend courses and to be reimbursed for travel related expenses for the examination or continuing education courses. The award recipient will submit receipts to AHTF for reimbursement.