Foundation and Section Scholarships

The next application process for these scholarships will open early 2024.

AOAO Foundation/Spine Section Scholarship – $2,500

Criteria for Selection

  • Must be resident or fellow member of the AOAO
  • Must submit an application outlining plans for the scholarship
  • The recipient must agree to provide a detailed report within one year of receipt of the scholarship.


Scholarship funds may be used for one or more of the following:
 

  • Research Project related to Spine Surgery
  • Attendance to present during an AOAO Annual Fall Meeting Spine Session
  • Community service project related to Spine Surgery
  • Purchase of educational materials or equipment related to Spine Surgery.


Selection

  • Recipient will be selected by at least one officer from the Foundation and one officer from the Spine Section from among submitted applications
  • The award will be presented during the Spine Session at Annual Fall Meeting by a Section Officer or Foundation Officer.

 


AOAO Foundation/ARAS Section Scholarship – $2,500

Criteria for Selection

  • Must be an AOAO member in the category of active, military, transitional, resident or fellow.
  • Must submit an application outlining plans for the scholarship
  • The recipient must agree to provide a detailed report within one year of receipt of the scholarship.

 

Scholarship funds may be used for one or more of the following:

  • Research Project related to joint arthroplasty
  • Attendance to present during an AOAO Annual Fall Meeting ARAS Session
  • Community service project related to joint arthroplasty
  • Purchase of educational materials or equipment related to joint arthroplasty

 

Selection

  • Recipient will be selected by at least one officer from the Foundation and one officer from the Spine Section from among submitted applications
  • The award will be presented/announced during the ARAS Session at Annual Fall Meeting by a Section Officer or Foundation Officer.

 


AOAO Foundation/Hand Section Mission Scholarship – $2,000

Criteria for Selection

  • Must be an AOAO member enrolled in a fellow program
  • Must submit a personal statement including an outline and dates of your planned mission trip
  • Include the location of your fellowship and your CV
  • If selected, you must write an article about your experience for The Orthopod. Reimbursement will be provided after receipt of your article submission.
  • If selected, you must report to the Foundation during a Board of Directors meeting following the mission trip.

Selection

  • Recipient will be selected by at least one officer from the Foundation and one officer from the Section from among the submissions.
  • The award will be presented/announced during the Hand Session at Annual Fall Meeting.