Twin Cities Orthopedics Professional Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a first- or second-year graduate student enrolled in a CAATE-approved professional athletic training degree program.
• Be preparing to graduate and sit for the BOC exam during the 2025-26 or 2026-27 academic year.
• Intend to pursue athletic training professionally.
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Be a MATA member in good standing.

Requirements

• Complete the Twin Cities Orthopedics Professional Scholarship application.
• Submit a typed one-page essay about interest in athletic training and professional goals.
• Submit one recommendation letter from a sponsoring athletic trainer.
• Submit current undergraduate and/or graduate athletic training transcripts.
• Provide athletic training experience, conference attendance, organizational involvement, activities, and awards.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm eligibility through your CAATE-approved program.
2. 2Complete the scholarship application.
3. 3Write the required one-page essay.
4. 4Request a recommendation from a sponsoring athletic trainer.
5. 5Gather current transcripts.
6. 6Submit the application and essay electronically.
7. 7Mail the recommendation letter and transcripts by the annual deadline.