SPS O&P Master's Scholarship


2026 Scholarship Information:
Two full-time O&P Master’s students will each be awarded a $2,500 one-year scholarship based on essay submission and academic achievement. This scholarship is designed to support individuals whose focus of study is in the O&P industry. See the application requirements and qualifications below.
Essay:
The essay portion of the application must be 2 pages in length and address the following topics:
• Why have you decided to pursue a career in O&P?
• What personal experiences, perspectives, or qualities set you apart, and how will they shape your contributions to the O&P field?
Qualifications:
To be considered for an award, student applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be accepted or enrolled in an accredited O&P Master’s degree program
• Reside within the U.S.
• Have proven leadership qualities
• Maintain a GPA minimum of 3.0
Guidelines:
- Only one scholarship will be awarded per individual.
- Scholarships are not renewable.
- Previous scholarship award recipients may not re-apply.
- Recipients will be announced in March 2026. All applicants will be notified of results.
Deadline: The deadline closed March 6, 2026
For questions, please email scholarship@spsco.com.
How to Place a Student Order at SPS:
You can order tools & supplies from SPS by calling customer service at 800.767.7776 x3 and letting them know you’re a student.
Previous Scholarship Recipients
2025
- Gunnar Zellman, Concordia University, St. Paul
- Kate Menzer, UT Southwestern Medical Center
2024
- N’Jhari Jackson, International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Bianca Hill, Baylor College of Medicine
2023
- Elena Chen, International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Abby Citterman, Northwestern University
- Kellen Levi, Northwestern University
2022
- Cody Alcott, Baylor College of Medicine
- Caitlin Bowman, University of Pittsburgh
2021
- Sophia Mancini, Eastern Michigan University
- Jaime Purdie, Eastern Michigan University
2020
- Miranda Conklin, Northwestern University
- Charles Max Ronkos, Baylor College of Medicine
2019
- Bria Collins, Northwestern University
- Gloria Loukota Mansilla, Eastern Michigan University
2018
- Sean Dineen, Northwestern University
- Brian White, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Paco Galvan, University of Washington