Scholarships

Scholarships

The Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario offers scholarships for underrepresented people looking to enter a massage therapy program to become an RMT.

The deadline to submit an application is June 30 every year. 

Scholarship for People from Underrepresented Groups

The Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO) is pleased to offer a scholarship of $1,000 each year, aimed at supporting underrepresented groups in entering the massage therapy profession. This scholarship intends to empower these individuals to be successful as future RMTs as well as increase the diversity of the massage therapy profession.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be accepted into a massage therapy program at any private or public post-secondary institution in Ontario.
  • Be part of an underrepresented group which include but are not limited to Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities, members of visible minority/racialized groups and members of LGBTQ2+ communities.
  • Have formally committed to attending a massage therapy program for at least the semester following the application deadline.

Submission Process

Applicants must submit:

  • Current curriculum vitae.
  • Proof of their acceptance into a massage therapy program in Ontario.
  • Identification with any underrepresented group.
  • Two letters of recommendation outlining how long they have known the applicant and in what capacity, why they believe the candidate will succeed in a massage therapy program, and any other information about the applicant they think should be taken into consideration. Letters of Recommendation can be from academic or professional contacts.
  • Answers to the questions below (no more than 250 words per answer)
  1. Why should you be chosen to receive this scholarship?
  2. Why are you interested in becoming a Registered Massage Therapist?
  3. Describe your personal and educational background.
  4. Is there anything else you would like us to know when considering your application?

Submissions must be sent electronically to info@rmtao.com. The deadline to submit an application is June 30. The grants will be awarded in September.