Scholarship Awards

For Incoming and Current Students

The Bekenstein Family Endowment Scholarship Award

The Bekenstein Family Endowment Scholarship Award was created in 2005 by Anita and Josh Bekenstein. The award is presented to occupational therapy students who have demonstrated a trajectory for leadership in the profession of occupational therapy, strong academic standing, and financial need. 

For Current Students

The Helen D. Smith Endowed Scholarship Award

The Helen D. Smith Endowed Scholarship Award was established in 2016 in loving memory of Helen D. Smith and commemorates her many years of service to the Tufts community as a Professor of Occupational Therapy. Helen Smith was a dedicated and compassionate educator and leader in the field who had an impact on occupational therapy students, faculty, and practitioners worldwide. The award is presented to occupational therapy students who demonstrate a dedication to the profession of occupational therapy, strong academic standing, and financial need. 

The Joy Ann Sambur Greisen Endowed Scholarship Award

The Joy Ann Sambur Greisen Endowed Scholarship Award was established in 1999 by her husband and son in loving memory of Joy and her devotion to community. This award supports occupational therapy students in the Tufts Department of Occupational Therapy with strong academics, service to others and financial need.

Virginia Auty Nedved-Cook Endowed Student Research Fund

Virginia Auty Nedved-Cook Endowed Student Research Fund was established in 2012 by alumna Virginia Auty Nedved-Cook (BSOT 1952). The grant is awarded to occupational therapy students whose grant applications demonstrate exemplary work that strengthens interdisciplinary collaborations.