Posted by Adam Erickson, PE, Manufacturing Manager
I recently attended the Century College Scholarship Banquet, where Tamarack™ Habilitation Technologies was just one of many companies and individuals recognized for their contributions toward student scholarships. It was a pleasure to sit side by side with the scholarship recipients, and talk to them about their class work and their excitement towards completing school, and moving on into the work place.
There are three local organizations (Tamarack™, Otto Bock, and the Northern Plains Chapter of AAOP) who provide a total of 6 scholarships to students in Century’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Program. In talking to the students and faculty, the program is doing great. The classrooms are full, and there is a modest waiting list just to get into the program. Judging from the plethora of job posting in the back of O&P publications, their services are needed!
Tamarack has always contributed product and materials to O&P schools around the world. It was nice to see many companies are involved in scholarship awards as well. There are many students out there faced with the decision of affording one more semester of school. One small scholarship can be the difference maker!
Charnedra Moore
Hi, I was wondering if I can get more information about scholarships for O&P programs. I will be attending Dominguez HIlls in the Spring and could really use helping paying for the program. Thank You.
Tamarack
Hi Charnedra – thanks for your comment on this blog post. Take a look at this website: http://www.opcareers.org/scholarships/ to find a scholarship that fits your qualifications. Also, check with the school to find out if they have any scholarships available exclusively to their students.
Good luck & thanks for reading our blog!
Seth
Hi, I’m now doing my PO course at the Jakarta School of P&O (the Cambodia Trust).
Please have me updated for the scholarship information on especially the Bachelor Degree in P&O.
Thanks !
shazia khan
Hi,i have completed my bachelor degree in o&o in 2007 from pipos pakistan.after completion i m working in this field and providing rehabilitation services to the disabled community..now i want to do master in this field..have you any scholarship information please update me. thanks
Tamarack
Here’s a good link to orthotics & prosthetics education and career opportunities: http://www.opcareers.org/, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Check it out to see if there’s a scholarship opportunity for you. Thanks for posting a message on the Inside Tamarack Blog and best of luck in your career, from all of us at Tamarack Habilitation Technologies.
amber
so i’m looking into being an o and p what degrees can i get to be accepted into o and p school?
Tamarack Sales & Marketing
Hi Amber: Take a look at this great website that the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association has put together for its members – http://jobs.aopanet.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=529. This should help prepare you for a career in the O&P field.