The Jessica King Memorial Scholarship in Occupational Therapy

This scholarship is awarded to provide support for students enrolled in the Department of Occupational Therapy (OT/OCCT) in the College of Allied Health Sciences at ECU and who are pursuing occupational therapy careers in gerontology.

Award
Varies
Deadline
01/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Provide and describe your intended or current area of research while at ECU that is specific to the geriatric population.
  2. Given the following scenario, please write a brief narrative describing your individual approach to providing occupational therapy to a nursing home resident who has suffered a severe CVA, who shows signs of depression and poor motivation to participate in occupational therapy. This individual was a vibrant, independent widow who took care of herself and others for many years.
  3. Describe your sense of the use of therapeutic use of self.
  4. Briefly describe your commitment to the study of and advancement of occupational therapy for the geriatric population.