Otho's legacy Continues

We provide scholarships for sports medicine, physical training, and sports marketing graduate students.

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DEDICATED TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES

FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

We are dedicated to providing opportunities for hardworking graduate students whose area of study is in sports medicine, athletic trainer, physical therapy, or sports marketing.

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Otho Davis Scholarship is a locally distributed scholarship.


The scholarship is awarded to students who either attend or are residents in Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey or Northern Delaware.


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Two $20,000 Scholarships Awarded Annually

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Otho's legacy will continue as the foundation officers and board continue to raise funds through contributions, donations, and sponsorships.

Your donation goes directly to supporting students

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THE AWARDS EVENT

Join us on November 4, 2025, as we celebrate our 26th anniversary.

This year, we will be celebrating the legendary career of 2-time Super Bowl champion

Brandon Graham. It will be a night to remember as we count down the top 10 moments

from Brandon’s career and present two scholarships in memory of Otho Davis.


A third scholarship will be presented in honor of our co-founder Jim Solano, who will be

posthumously awarded the Dick Vermeil Award. A question & answer session hosted by Ray Didinger and Dave Spadaro will cap off the night, providing an opportunity to reflect on Brandon’s incredible career.

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FAQs

  • Can you tell me more about The Otho Davis Scholarship Foundation?

    The Otho Davis Scholarship Foundation was established in 1999 at a dinner honoring Otho Davis, Head Trainer for the Philadelphia Eagles for 23 years. That night, Otho requested that the proceeds go towards a graduate student scholarship for aspiring students studying sports medicine or a related field. Otho's legacy will continue as the foundation officers and board continue to raise funds through contributions, donations, and sponsorships. 

    On November 16th, the Otho Davis Scholarship Foundation will host its annual graduate student scholarship awards event at the Marriott Old City (formerly Sheraton Society Hill). Join us as we celebrate Harold Carmichael, our president and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020, and honor the legacy of Otho Davis by presenting two graduate student scholarships in his memory. When you give our graduate student scholarship association a call, you’ll be connected directly to one of our friendly staff so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. So, don’t wait – call or donate today! 


  • I am a student, how can I apply for a scholarship?

    Apply for a scholarship through our website. Fill out the form provided and you will be notified. When you give our graduate student scholarship association a call, you’ll be connected directly to one of our friendly staff so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. So, don’t wait – call or donate today! 


  • What are the requirements to apply for a graduate student scholarship?

    The Otho Davis Scholarship Foundation will award graduate student scholarships annually in accordance with the wishes of Otho Davis. He expressed the following desires and qualifications, which constitute the policy of our foundation:

    “A graduate student scholarship will be awarded to a deserving graduate student in a school program of study whose area of concentration is in sports medicine, physical training, or sports marketing.

    The award will be based upon an overall review of merit and financial need by the members of the foundation’s Board of Trustees. The candidate must either attend school in or be a resident of either Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey or Northern Delaware. The awarded scholarship will be directly sent to the school on behalf of the student and must be used within five years of the award acceptance.”.We will be awarding two Graduate students a scholarship in the amount of $20,000 each.  

    The applicant must also exhibit significant financial need and should note their current total educational debt. This information must be addressed or the application will not be considered. A letter from the financial aid office will usually suffice. Scholarship finalists may be asked to provide verification of total educational debt. When you give our graduate student scholarship association a call, you’ll be connected directly to one of our friendly staff so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. So, don’t wait – call or donate today! 

  • I have a question that is not listed here, how can I get in contact with someone?

    Get in contact with us through three contact methods:

    Phone: (856)-261-9078

    Email: info@othodavisfoundation.org

    Contact form:

    Use the contact form on our website to get in contact with one of our friendly team members who will be happy to assist you with any questions you have about becoming a sponsor, donations, obtaining a graduate student scholarship, or any other general questions you may have. Your question will be answered in the order it is received, we look forward to speaking with you! When you give our graduate student scholarship association a call, you’ll be connected directly to one of our friendly staff so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. So, don’t wait – call or donate today! 


  • I would like to attend the scholarship awards dinner, where can I purchase tickets?

    Purchase tickets online for $275 through our website, or call us at (856)-261-9078!

    When you give our graduate student scholarship association a call, you’ll be connected directly to one of our friendly staff so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. So, don’t wait – call or donate today! 

  • How much are tickets to the awards dinner?

    Tickets are $275 each. When you give our graduate student scholarship association a call, you’ll be connected directly to one of our friendly staff so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. So, don’t wait – call or donate today! 


  • I submitted a scholarship application, now what?

    The winning applicant will be notified via communication directly to the school. The graduate student scholarship recipients will be introduced at our Annual Awards Event which will take place on November 1, 2023 at the Marriott Old City (formerly Sheraton Society Hill). Details will be provided when the winners are notified. When you give our graduate student scholarship association a call, you’ll be connected directly to one of our friendly staff so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry. So, don’t wait – call or donate today!