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International Trip Scholarship

The AccessAbility UnLimbited International Trip Scholarship aims to support students in the MSOP program at Salus University interested in participating in international orthotics and prosthetics trips. This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student a semester to be used towards an international O&P trip. Each recepient will have one year to use the scholarship towards an international O&P trip.  

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​International O&P trips offer a unique opportunity for students to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings while working with other practitioners. These trips present the challenges of working in environments that may not have the same resources as those in the United States. Students have the opportunity to learn about other cultures while they also get to help rehabilitate people in those communities. 

Summer Semester 2025 Application is Open!

Summer Applications will close April 1, 2025
Application Deadline

This $1000 scholarship will be given to one student each semester. The application is now open and  will be for the summer semester. This application will close April 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm. 

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:​

  • Be a student in the Salus at Drexel's MSOP program. Both students in the didactic and residency portions are eligible to apply. 

  • Have a GPA of at least 3.0

  • May not be a previous recipient of this scholarship

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Essay Response

  • Resume

  • Volunteerism and community engagement history

  • Letter of support from a faculty member in the MSOP program

Announcing the Winner

The winner will be announced two weeks after the deadline. The summer semester scholarship winner will be announced on April 15, 2025. Each applicant will be notified by email on April 15 before the winner is publically announced. 

 2025 Spring Semester Winner Caitie Steele

Caitie Steels is a member of the Drexel University's Master's of Orthotics and Prosthetics class of 2026. She will use the AAU International Trip Scholarship to go to Ecuador in February with Range of Motion Project, also known as ROMP. Caitie has been volunteering with ROMP since 2021 and became an ambassador for ROMP this year. One thing that Caitie likes about ROMP is that it provides the opportunity for patients to meet people like themselves and build their own network and support group. As she is headed into residency, Caitie is excited to use all she has learned in the didactic portion of the program in real-world scenarios. 

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