Foundation and Section Scholarships

The application process for these 2023 scholarships opens in June.

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.