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£23,000 distributed to support students
Published 8 October
The future of our profession depends on the next generation of osteopaths. Yet, for many students, the rising cost of education and living expenses can place their studies – and their dream of joining the profession – at risk. Recognising this challenge, the Osteopathic Foundation (oF) has taken action to ensure talented students are not forced to step away from their training due to financial hardship.
This year, the oF approved awards totalling £23,000 to support students in need. The funding was made possible through a generous donation from the Dr Ratcliff Scholarship Foundation, whose commitment to supporting education has helped open new opportunities for students facing difficult circumstances.
The programme was designed to provide targeted support for those most at risk of discontinuing their studies. To achieve this, Higher Education Institutions were invited to assess the needs of their students and submit applications on behalf of those requiring urgent help.
As a result, students at the following institutions are now benefiting from the awards:
- London School of Osteopaths
- North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT)
- Plymouth University
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM)
The impact is both immediate – helping students stay enrolled this academic year – and long-term, by ensuring the osteopathic profession continues to grow and thrive with new practitioners entering the field.
Making a Real Difference
For the students supported through this initiative, the awards are far more than financial assistance. They represent the chance to continue their studies, complete their training, and move forward into professional practice. The impact is both immediate – helping students stay enrolled this academic year – and long-term, by ensuring the osteopathic profession continues to grow and thrive with new practitioners entering the field.
This year’s funding awards are a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when the profession comes together with a shared vision – one that values access, opportunity, and the future of osteopathy.