Education
The future of mobility care depends on the people who deliver it.
Through our education programs, the Live in Motion Foundation invests in students, residents, clinicians, educators, and emerging leaders who are dedicated to restoring mobility, independence, and quality of life for those they serve.
By reducing financial barriers, expanding access to training and professional development, and supporting the next generation of providers, these programs help strengthen the mobility care workforce and ensure that individuals who rely on orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic care can access skilled, compassionate professionals when and where they need them.
Annual Opportunities forStudents
ABC Chester Haddan Scholar Award
The ABC Chester Haddan Scholarship, honors the legacy of Chester Haddan, CPO- The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC)’s first President and a champion of professional excellence and leadership in O&P.
This program supports a $5,000 award to a highly motivated student enrolled full time in a Master’s program in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) who demonstrates exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to making a transformative impact in the O&P profession.
The Chester Haddan Scholar embodies the values of service, innovation, and dedication to elevating professional standards and patient outcomes across O&P.
Program Opens Spring 2027
Fuel the Future of O&P Scholarships
This program supports annual $20,000 academic scholarships to extraordinary students enrolled full time in a Master’s program in Orthotics and & Prosthetics. The Fuel the Future Scholars demonstrate outstanding promise and a commitment to elevating patient care and professional practice in O&P. These highly competitive awards recognize students shaping the future of the profession through excellence, integrity, and commitment to service.
The scholarship funds are accompanied by complimentary registration and a featured speaking opportunity at both the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium and the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Assembly; providing national visibility and a powerful platform to share their voice and build their impact.
Program Open September 1st through October 6th 2026
O&P Assistants
This program offers $5000 scholarships available to individuals pursuing certification as a Certified Assistant (COA, CPA, or CPOA) through one of American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) three current pathways.
These scholarships provide funding for pre-certification educational expenses, academic courses, and/or stipends for clinical hour completion.
Program Opens Spring 2027
Pedorthists
As O&P clinics across the country face growing clinical staffing shortages, these development scholarships expand opportunities for emerging professionals to access to high-quality education and training pathways to strengthen the pipeline of skilled clinical staff entering the OP&P profession.
Financial support through these scholarships will help remove barriers, accelerate entry for these critical roles and ensure that more patients receive the timely, high-quality evidence-based care orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic care they deserve.
This program offers $5000 scholarships available to individuals pursuing certification as a Certified Pedorthist (CPed) through the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC).
The scholarship supports expenses associated with pre-certification pedorthic education and training requirements from ABC approved Pedorthic programs.
Program Opens Spring 2027
Elevate to Educate Scholarship
This funding opportunity is designed to support orthotics and prosthetics educators and faculty pursuing advanced degrees. As the profession grows, so does the need for highly prepared instructors who can elevate the quality of O&P education and ensure future clinicians are trained to the highest standards.
This $7,500 scholarship invests directly in the people who shape the next generation of O&P clinicians. By empowering educators to expand their expertise, through doctoral, or other advanced accredited academic programs, we strengthen the foundation of O&P training, reinforce evidence-based teaching, and ultimately enhance the quality of patient care.
When educators grow, the profession rises. The Educate to Elevate Scholarship helps ensure that O&P faculty have the tools, credentials, and support needed to inspire innovation, advance clinical training standards, and prepare a workforce ready to deliver high quality care.
Program Open June 1st through July 15th 2026
Annual Opportunities forResidents
NCOPE Larry Lange AwardS
In partnership with the National Commission for Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE), we offer two $2,000 resident travel awards supporting the professional development of O&P residents.
These awards are intended to help outstanding residents or recent graduates of an NCOPE-accredited O&P Residency Program access national professional conferences that strengthen clinical excellence, expand professional networks, and enhance long-term career growth and potential.
The program recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the O&P profession through continued learning, leadership, service, and engagement, and aims to support their active involvement in advancing the profession.
Program opens Spring 2027
Testimonials
Mariam El-Khatib
Elizabeth Ibata- Arens
“The O&P Foundation Fuel the Future Scholarship is an incredible opportunity to receive essential support at this pivotal point in my academic and professional career. If chosen for this award, it would empower me to continue pursuing innovative research in the field, enabling me to provide excellent patient care as a future clinician. This generosity would be invaluable for me as I strive to reach my academic and professional goals.”
Caitlin Bowman Martwinksi
“My journey as a Pediatric Orthotist/Prosthetist is driven by a passion for research and a commitment to making a positive impact for both our littlest patients and the profession. The Larry Lange Award will empower me to build on my current career momentum, facilitate my engagement with the broader community, and enable me to contribute to the field in meaningful ways. I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and grateful for the opportunity to further my career and our collective knowledge through this support.“
Avery Claire Littleton
“Winning the Larry Lange Award is an incredible honor—it affirms my commitment to combining clinical care with advocacy, education, and leadership. This award allows me to attend a national conference where the future of orthotics and prosthetics is being shaped in real time. As a resident, I’m eager to learn from experienced practitioners, engage with innovators, and bring that knowledge back to my patients and community. More than financial support, this award is a launchpad for deeper involvement and lifelong impact in the O&P profession—carrying forward the legacy of service that Larry Lange so passionately lived.
Annie Kramer
“I am excited to fuel the future of O&P clinical care with competency, confidence, and compassion.”
Kirsten Lucy
“This opportunity would allow me to better pursue my academic and professional goals in research, advocacy, and clinical care. I strive to push the field of orthotics and prosthetics forward by bettering myself as a clinician, seeking opportunities to learn, and supporting patients to engage in their passions”
Jon-Avery Welch
“Opportunities like this fuel my motivation and desire to be the best clinician I can be. The application process and reflection on how I hope to improve care in our field has inspired me to challenge myself daily and to start right now! The financial opportunity means that as I transition into working in clinic, my focus can be on providing great patient care and improving our field, not just on the financial burden of education.”
Ashley Alunan
“Receiving this support is truly an honor and represents my ability to commit to patient advocacy and access to care. I focus on empowering individuals through adaptive sports and recreation through fundraising and volunteer efforts that enhance access to equipment and opportunities. This scholarship will allow me to continue driving meaningful change in both local and global contexts.”
Yasmin Alnadi
“The ABC O&P Diversity Scholarship gives students from all backgrounds the chance to pursue their passion and make a real difference in people’s lives.”
Sarah Kahn
“This scholarship is an incredible honor and a reminder of the importance of supporting others and creating opportunities for meaningful change. It inspires me to continue working hard, to advocate for those in need, and to give back to the community. I am deeply grateful for this support and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others!”
Maureen McGarry
“I am very grateful to be the recipient of one of the O&P Foundation’s ABC scholarships! The saying “where there’s a will, there’s a way”, is true for my journey to pursue O&P. I’ve made many sacrifices to pursue this degree. I strive to excel at what I do for myself, but more importantly, for my future patients. Taking loans and working while in school is no exception. Receiving this scholarship has provided a financial relief that will allow me to consider different options for residency and career paths moving forward. This freedom to think a little less about “the way” while I pursue “the will” is such a gift. Thank you!
Fabian A Calderon
“It is truly an honor to have been one of the students selected for this year’s ABC O&P Scholarship. I am grateful to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for supporting me and allowing me to pursue the profession I am so passionate about. Thank you to ABC and The Foundation for continuously supporting the next generation of O&P professionals, your support inspires us to pursue our future endeavors with hope and optimism.”
“I’m grateful for the Fuel the Future of O&P scholarship and its impact on my educational journey. This scholarship is an investment that I intend to pay forward by striving to be the best clinician I can be for my patients and by giving back to the field of O&P through education, mentorship, and volunteering.”