Since 1976 IOKDS awards annual Health Career Scholarships for students studying at a US or Canadian accredited college/university. Eligible applicants are medical and dental students who have completed their first professional year (pre-med students not eligible), Pharmacy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and medical technology students who have completed a minimum of two years of study with preference to those in masters or doctorate degree programs, Students studying to become registered nurses or nurse practitionersÔÇöAssociate degree must have completed one year; bachelor or masterÔÇÖs degreesÔÇômust have completed two years of study.