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Scholarships

We make student scholarships available on a rolling basis to support the next generation of massage therapists.

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AMTA will award one lucky student the $5,000 Spring Scholarship

How Do I Apply?

Complete the application, and, in a few sentences, answer the question: Why do you want to become a massage therapist?

Apply online now

You may also download the printable application and send via:

Email: scholarships@amtamassage.org

Fax: 847-556-1436

Mail: AMTA Scholarship, 500 Davis Street, Suite 900, Evanston, IL 60201

Applicants must be enrolled or admitted in a 500-hour minimum, entry-level massage therapy program at the time the scholarship application is submitted.

The Application deadline is through May 31. The recipient will be announced in July 2026 on the AMTA Scholarship Recipients page.

The $5000 Massage Therapy Journal Scholarship closed on January 31 and the recipient will be announced in March.

Questions about the requirements or application process?

Please contact scholarships@amtamassage.org or call 1-877-905-2700.

Additional Resources

Free AMTA Student Membership

Claim your FREE AMTA Student membership. Any student enrolled in a 500 in-class hour minimum, supervised entry-level massage therapy program is eligible.

Free MBLEx® Study Guide

Find out everything you need to know to pass the MBLEx, and download our free study guide.