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What major would be best fit if I want to pursue Occupational Therapy, what scholarships are there to apply to in this field, and where would I go after a 4 year establishment to continue that goal?

Ever since I was small I knew I wanted to be an Occupational Therapist, and I’m having a tricky time seeing what majors is the best fit to pursue. Considering how expensive this field can be to pursue, I’m in need of some scholarships to make that happen.

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Linda’s Answer

Greetings,
I am a Physical Therapist, but I have had the honor of working with, learning from, and becoming great friends with many OT's.
I found this information on the AOTA website.

"Examples of what other students have majored in at the undergraduate level include biology, kinesiology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, liberal arts, and anatomy. It is important that you contact the educational programs to which you are interested in applying and make sure you have taken the necessary prerequisites for admission into their programs."
-- The undergrad degree with as many of your required prerequisites helps save $. OT is a solid career choice with unlimited potential for professional growth, in which you can make a difference in the lives of people.

This is the link
https://www.aota.org/career/become-an-ot-ota
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Tamina’s Answer

It's wonderful that you've known for so long that you want to become an occupational therapist. The good news is that there's no single "best" major for OT. Exercise Science is a great option if you're interested in learning more about the body, while Psychology—my undergraduate degree—gave me a strong understanding of human behavior, development, and mental health that I still use every day as an OT. Other majors like Biology, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, or Human Development can also prepare you well, as long as you complete the prerequisite courses for the graduate programs you're interested in. After earning your bachelor's degree, you'll apply to an accredited Master's or Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Since the cost of school is a real concern, I'd encourage you to apply for as many scholarships as possible—not just OT-specific ones, but also academic, community, leadership, volunteer, and local foundation scholarships. Every dollar helps, and graduating with less debt gives you more flexibility after school. Most importantly, continue volunteering or shadowing occupational therapists whenever you can because those experiences will strengthen your application and help confirm that OT is the right path for you.
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