Inga-Britt Lindström grant award

The Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists (FSA) has established a grant award in the name of Inga-Britt Lindström to recognize her long commitment and unwavering effort as the president of the Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists from 1978 until 2008.

The purpose of the grant is to support the development of occupational therapy in the applicant’s native country. The maximum amount of the grant is 10 000 Swedish kronor (SEK) per year. 

Closing date is 1 October 2012.

The grant is anticipated to be used to supplement in part the costs associated with activities such as

·         participation in occupational therapy workshops, seminars, conferences or congresses in Sweden,

·         study visits or auscultation in Sweden aimed at gathering extensive knowledge of occupational therapy practice,

·         studies in Sweden at the doctorate or masters level related to research and education in occupational therapy,

·         Presenting an abstract at COTEC or WFOT congresses.


For details please visit:http://www.fsa.se/Om-forbundet/Other-languages/English/Inga-Britt-Lindstrom-grant-award/

International Occupational Therapy Scholarship

Our International Occupational Therapy Scholarships programme is open to occupational therapists from India applying to study at Sheffield Hallam University on the MSc Applying Occupational Therapy programme who will be enrolling in September 2012.

The scholarships will be awarded to well-qualified students who demonstrate professional achievement in the personal statement on their scholarship application form. Successful applicants will have their course fees reduced by £3000.

The MSc Applying Occupational Therapy Programme comes from the same Faculty as the successful MSc Applying Physiotherapy course.

How to apply for the International Occupational Therapy Scholarships

Scholarship applications must be submitted by 20 July 2012 by post or e-mail to

Direct Admissions Team
Admissions Office
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Sheffield
S1 1WB

E-mail directadmissions@shu.ac.uk
Fax + 44 (0) 114 225 2167
Phone +44 (0) 114 225 3410

To be eligible to apply for the Postgraduate International Occupational Therapy Scholarship you must

·         be classed as an international student for fees purposes

·         have a good undergraduate degree

·         have, or expect to achieve, a minimum of IELTS 6.5

·         be enrolling on the MSc Applying Occupational Therapy Course at Sheffield Hallam starting in September 2012

·         be able to evidence professional achievement in your personal statement

·         have submitted your course application

The scholarships panel will consider the quality of the personal statement alongside academic achievement when allocating scholarships. The panel will be held after the closing date and applicants will be notified approximately one week after the closing date using the contact details provided on their application form. The decision of the panel is final.

Further information

If you cannot download the application form (Word 53KB), or have any other enquiries about the International Occupational Therapy Achievement Scholarships, please contact

Direct Admissions Team
Admissions Office
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Sheffield
S1 1WB

E-mail directadmissions@shu.ac.uk
Fax +44 (0) 114 225 2167
Phone +44 (0) 114 225 3410

International Occupational Therapy Scholarship for Indian OT student

International Occupational Therapy Scholarship

Our International Occupational Therapy Scholarships programme is open to occupational therapists from India applying to study at Sheffield Hallam University on the MSc Applying Occupational Therapy programme who will be enrolling in September 2011.

The scholarships will be awarded to well-qualified students who demonstrate professional achievement in the personal statement on their scholarship application form. Successful applicants will have their course fees reduced by £3000, making the overall programme fee £8,520.

The MSc Applying Occupational Therapy Programme comes from the same Faculty as the successful MSc Applying Physiotherapy course which has a 100 per cent success rate in preparing students for Health Professions Council registration, a requirement for working in the UK. Demand for occupational therapists in health and social care remains strong in the UK.

How to apply for the International Occupational Therapy Scholarships

Scholarship applications must be submitted by 20 July 2011 by post or e-mail to the Post-experience and Postgraduate Office, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield, S1 1WB. Phone 0114 225 2373, fax 0114 225 5495, e-mail pep-enquiries@shu.ac.uk

For details please visit : :www.shu.ac.uk/international/scholarships/occupational-therapy.html