Amount: $3,000. About: Offered by the Arc New York, the Arthur W. Pense Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to college students studying nursing, or physical or occupational therapy. Applicants must be residents of New York State and be enrolled in a degree program in nursing, or physical or occupational therapy. Students may include a 2-3 month fieldwork program as part of their degree/eligibility. Students who are currently receiving a scholarship through The Arc New York are not eligible to apply. Applications open in September each year.
Eligible Grade Levels: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student
Eligible Majors: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Residency Requirement: New York
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Deadline: February 13, 2026 Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.