The CMMOTA Massage Therapy Scholarship was established in 2015. This scholarship is administered by Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association. It was created to award a student who is currently attending their second year of a formal education in pursuit of a career in massage therapy. The award value is $495.00 and the deadline is June 30, 2024 for submitting all required documents . The winner will be contacted in July 2024.

Applicants must be:

  • A Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident
  • A Student or Associate member of the Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association
  • Currently enrolled in or attending the second year of an approved formal massage therapy program

Submit with the application:

  • A 250-500 word essay
  • A character reference letter
  • Financial need form

Essay Question

Describe why you are pursuing this area of healthcare and how you are planning to use your education in the future. Use no more than 500 words, double spaced, with a font size of 12 and do not type on both sides of the page.

Character Reference

This letter can be written by someone in a supervisory role such as a teacher, employer, or coach/instructor etc. The individual providing the reference should include their relationship to you, how long they have known you for, and how come they think you will make a great Massage Therapist. The letter should also contain their contact information.

Selection Procedure

The Selection Committee will consider an applicant’s essay, character reference, and financial need when choosing a recipient. All documents must be received by June 30, 2024.

Download the 2024 Massage Therapy Scholarship Application Form