PTB is committed to making the road to certification more affordable. Every season, PTB hosts a scholarship for candidates pursuing their BCBA® certification. The recipient is selected by the PTB team to receive a PTB ABA Exam Study Manual and admission to the PTB Big Exam Prep Workshop, a 6-week interactive and comprehensive workshop that is a hands-on masterclass designed to break down the Test Content Outline and prepare candidates to take the exam.
The scholarship applies only to the cost of the PTB Big Exam Prep Workshop and the PTB ABA Exam Study Manual. It does not include any other PTB exam prep tools.
Winter Scholarship 2026
Is Closed
Deadline: November 21, 2025
How to Apply:
Please send an essay of no more than 500 words to help@passthebigabaexam.com with the subject “PTB Scholarship Program.” In the body of the email, please share your story with us. Why do you want to become a BCBA? What kind of hardships have you had to overcome, or are currently navigating? What motivates you to get those four letters after your name?
Who is Eligible:
This program is for first-time PTB students only. PTB encourages all who qualify to apply. The team at PTB is looking forward to reading all qualified submissions
Please note: In an effort to maintain the integrity and fairness of the PTB scholarship, applicants must write their own submissions. Any applicant found to be using artificial intelligence (AI, ChatGPT, etc.) will be disqualified.
Notifying the Recipient:
The recipient will be contacted on or after November 24, 2025. Please be prepared to provide additional information for use on PTB’s website, social media platforms, and newsletter:
- A quote
- City
- Headshot
- Social handles
PTB will not accept early submissions for upcoming cohorts.
Upcoming 2026 Application Deadlines
Spring
- Registration opens January 9, 2026.
- Registration closes February 6, 2026.
Summer
- Registration opens April 3, 2026.
- Registration closes May 1, 2026.
Fall
- Registration opens August 21, 2026.
- Registration closes September 18, 2026.
Congratulations to Samantha Simmons, recipient of the winter 2026 PTB Scholarship.
I am truly grateful and honored to receive the PTB scholarship! Never in my dreams did I think I would be here. This will bring me one step closer to becoming a BCaBA and to supporting individuals with autism with the patience, understanding, and compassion they deserve.
I can’t wait to grow my skills while learning from one of the best!
Samantha Simmons, Providence, RI