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.
Fall Scholarship 2025
Is Open
Deadline: September 26, 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 September 29, 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
Winter:
- Registration opens October 24, 2025.
- Registration closes November 21, 2025.
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 Chrislyn Barragan, recipient of the summer 2025 PTB Scholarship.
The PTB Scholarship is giving me the chance to study in the way that works for me, without having to stress about paying for it.
In short, it’s a game-changer, and I could not be more grateful for the opportunity.
Chrislyn Barragan, Reno, NV