Orthotics & Prosthetics Scholarships

Furthering Our Mission, Building for the Future

The Hanger Foundation has supported the O&P profession through scholarship since 2021, investing in the next generation of clinicians who bring passion and expanded access to patient care.

Today, that commitment is carried forward through the John Daniel Shay Memorial Scholarship. After a fierce battle with leukemia, John Daniel Shay, son of Hanger Clinic Manager Curi Poulin, passed away on December 13, 2023, at age 20. A dedicated scholar with a passion for mathematics and computer science, John excelled throughout his academic career. The Shay Scholarship supports students entering O&P graduate programs and seeks to identify individuals who share John’s commitment to academic and personal growth.

If you’re pursuing a career in orthotics and prosthetics or are already enrolled in a master’s program, learn more about the Shay Scholarship below.

Application Closed: John Daniel Shay Memorial Scholarship 

Each year, the John Daniel Shay Memorial Scholarship opens January 15th and closes April 15th. The scholarship winner will be announced by August 1st. Please follow the Foundation on Instagram for announcements and updates.

This $5,000 scholarship will support students pursuing their masters in orthotics and prosthetics who share John’s passion and dedication to their academic and personal growth. The scholarship is applied to tuition for a student’s 2nd year of the master’s program.

Scholarship Requirements

To be considered for an award, student applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled in year two at an accredited O&P Master’s degree program
  • Reside within the U.S.
  • Have proven leadership qualities
  • Maintain a GPA minimum of 3.0
  • Interest in a mentor (optional)

Honor John’s Legacy

We invite you to join us in celebrating John’s life and legacy by contributing to this scholarship fund. Your generous donation will help ensure that John’s spirit continues to inspire and support future generations of O&P students.

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