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Scholarships and awards


The countdown is on for the 2024 MOTA Fall Conference! This exciting event is also the perfect opportunity to recognize the incredible achievements of you colleagues, students, and outstanding programs in MOTA's occupational therapy community. Applications for either scholarships or awards must be a member of the Missouri Occupational Therapy Association. Both scholarships are available to entry-level students.










Submit a MOTA award nomination or scholarship application and enjoy a $15 discount on your FULL conference registration package! Your unique discount code will be emailed to you upon verification of completion. Deadline: Friday, October 11.

 

 

MOTA Annual Award Nominations

Listed below are the awards given annually. All nominees must be members of MOTA.

 

  • Outstanding Practitioner: This award recognizes the therapist who is a “master clinician”, provides exceptional service, and is respected for their skill and clinical reasoning and goes above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Outstanding Administrator/Supervisor/ Educator: This award recognizes the administrator, supervisor, or educator who promotes professionalism, quality care, and development of the profession and serves as a positive role model for staff and/ or students.
  • OTA/OT Partnership Award: This award recognizes an OTA and OT who through their collaboration of occupational therapy exemplify the professional partnership. The evidence of the OTA/ OT partnership will show contributions in practice/ research or education through shared expertise.
  • Outstanding Service to the Organization or Profession: This award recognizes exceptional OT practitioners who volunteer time, energy and skills to the Missouri Occupational Therapy Association and the community. They are dedicated to serving the members and the community by promoting the mission of MOTA.

MOTA Annual Award Nomination Form

 

MOTA OT and OTA Student Scholarship

This supports outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their community. Brief overview of application questions listed below. All applicants must be members of MOTA.

  • Personal Information: Provide your full name, contact details, school information, and membership status in relevant organizations.
  • Applicant Information: Enter your current overall GPA to assess academic performance and attach letter from a reference that highlights your skills and qualities for success in Occupational Therapy.
  • Volunteer Experience: Detail your volunteer activities related to Occupational Therapy, including roles and duration.
  • Employment: List your work experience, including hours worked and how it supports your education.
  • Financial Need: Indicate your financial situation to demonstrate your need for scholarship assistance and provide additional comments if necessary.
  • Professional Organizations: List any professional organizations you’ve been involved with, including your roles and the timeline of your involvement.

Application for MOTA OT and OTA Scholarship