Occupational Therapy Australia

Student Award

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AUTRALIA STUDENT AWARD 2

Introduction The ACT Divisional Council invites students to apply for this award. The award winner will receive a New Graduate Membership. Frequency The Award is available on an annual basis.

Eligibility • Applicants must have academic grades of a Credit average or above

• Applicants must be eligible for graduation in 2018

• Demonstrated commitment to the local community (ie activities such as volunteering, sports, arts etc)

• Exemplary support of the profession of occupational therapy

Selection Criteria • Applications must include academic transcripts

• Evidence of community involvement to be provided. This may include a membership number, certificate of appreciation, volunteer acknowledgement documents, etc.

• Applications must also include evidence of supporting the occupational therapy profession (eg. Member of OTA, attending profession specific events, interaction with OTA or OTA representatives)

• All applicants must also submit one reference in support of their application

• Late applications will not be accepted

Selection Process • The student must be eligible for graduation in 2018

• All applications received by June 30 2018 will be reviewed by the ACT Divisional Council

• The award winner will be selected based on the application and reference only

• Membership will become activated once AHPRA registration number is provided

• Award winner and all applicants will be advised by July 31 2018 of the success of their application.

• Award winner will be required to submit a small bio and picture to be used for OTA publications such as e-nOTices and Connections.

Timelines Applications Due: 30 June 2018

Winners and unsuccessful Applicants notified: 31 July 2018

Please note: The award winner will be required to submit a small bio and picture to be used for OTA publications such as e-nOTices and Connections.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AUTRALIA STUDENT AWARD 3