Foundation Funding Announcements
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation is a private nonprofit
foundation dedicated to innovation in communication sciences and disorders.
It is funded, in part, by the tax-deductible contributions of individuals,
corporations, and organizations. Size and quantity of funded awards
are dependent on fundraising results and may vary accordingly.
For more information, visit the ASHA
Foundation Web site.
The American Academic of Audiology
The American Academic of Audiology awards scholarships through its
foundation and committees for qualified students. visit their website
at www.audiology.org.
MACS SCHOLARSHIP
The Miami Association of Communication Specialists (MACS) is pleased
to announce the MACS Scholarship campaign is soliciting applications.
The MACS Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding graduate
or doctoral student in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
The winner will receive $2000 and be invited to accept the award at
the Annual Business Meeting (attendance not mandatory). We are happy
to be able to contribute to the education of a future professional.
Tylenol Scholarship
The makers of the TYLENOL® Family of Products will award
10 $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships for higher education
to students who demonstrate leadership in community activities and school
activities and who intend to major in areas that will lead to careers
in health-related fields.
You may apply to the TYLENOL Brand Scholarship Fund if you will be
an undergraduate or graduate student in the fall of 2002 at an accredited
two-or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school.
This includes those students currently enrolled in an undergraduate
or
graduate course of study and who have one or more years of school remaining.
OFFICIAL RULES
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must complete
the application form in its entirety and return it to Citizens' Scholarship
Foundation of America, Inc. (CSFA) by the entry postmark deadline, April
30, 2002. All applications will be first screened on the basis of leadership
responsibilities in community activities and school activities and on
grade point average. Scholarship recipients will be selected on the
basis of the number, length of commitment, and quality of leadership
responsibilities in community activities and school activities, awards
and honors (40%), a clear statement of education and career goals (10%),
and academic record (50%).
CSFA will have sole responsibility for the selection of recipients
and its decision will be final. Recipients will be notified by mail.
Void where prohibited. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations
apply.
Recipients shall be responsible for any and all taxes. Recipients
will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Release
of Liability.
Acceptance of scholarship constitutes permission to use recipient's
name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and trade and agreement
to attend a local awards ceremony at the TYLENOL brand's expense without
any further compensation, unless prohibited by law. No transfer of scholarship
is permitted. Offer open to residents of the 50 states and District
of Columbia who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary school in
the fall of 2002.
Employees of McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Citizens'
Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc., their affiliates, subsidiaries,
advertising and promotion agencies and the families of each are not
eligible.
For the names of scholarship recipients and a complete listing of the
number of scholarships available by state, send a separate, self-addressed,
stamped, #10 envelope after July 15, 2002 to:
TYLENOL® Brand Scholarship Recipients
Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc.,
1505 Riverview Road,
P.O. Box 297,
St. Peter, MN 56082.
To Register: http://www.tylenol.com/scholarship
Scholarships offered by other organizations:
The Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Nova Southeastern
University are not responsible for awarding the scholarships listed
below. NSU-CSD provides this list to its students to facilitate the
search for financial aid. Students should be aware that this list is
not exhaustive.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 897-5700, ext. 203;
(800) 498-2071;
Fax: (301) 571-0457
Web site: www.ashfoundation.org/
American Association of University Women
Educational Foundation Fellowships Programs
AAUW Educational Foundation
2201 N. Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
Web sites: www.aauw.org/3000/fgabod.html
or actrs8.act.org/rpsmr/
Awards are available primarily for doctoral dissertation year and final
year in professional studies. To qualify, applicants must have completed
all course work, passed all required preliminary examinations, and received
approval for their research proposals. Application/Deadline: Inquire
to: American Association of University Women, Educational Foundation
Fellowships Programs, AAUW Educational Foundation, 2201 N. Dodge Street,
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
Arrow, Inc. Graduate Student Scholarships
The American Indian Graduate Center
4520 Montgomery Blvd, NE Suite #1-B
Albuquerque, NM 87109-1291
(505) 881-4584
Fax: (505) 884-0427
Awards are available for students enrolled in a graduate program (master's
or doctoral) as a full-time student. Applicant must be a member (or
possess at least 1/4 degree of Indian blood) from a federally recognized
American Indian tribe or Alaskan native group. The applicant must also
apply for campus-based aid through the federal financial aid process.
Funding: $250 - $10,000. Deadline: April 15 for Summer, June 1 for year
(Sept. - May). Application/Inquire to: Arrow, Inc. Graduate Student
Scholarships, The American Indian Graduate Center, 4520 Montgomery Blvd,
NE Suite #1-B, Albuquerque, NM 87109-1291
Audiology Foundation of America
207 North Street Suite 103
West Lafayette, IN 47906-3083
(765) 743-6283
Fax: (765) 743-9283
Web site: www.audfound.org
Funded by the Alliance Fund of the Audiology Foundation, AFA offers
fellowship awards annually, with each awardee receiving $2,500. Fellowships
are renewable for up to four years by reapplication annually. To qualify
for an award, an Au.D. candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student
at an accredited institution. Each applicant must be a citizen or permanent
resident of the United Stated or Canada. Applications are available
from the Audiology Foundation of America, 207 North Street Suite 103,
West Lafayette, In 47906-3083. Applications are available from February
1st to May 1st, and must be received by April 1.
FLASHA Foundation Scholarship Program
Jim Stevens, Ph.D.
Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
335 Beard Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
800 243-3574
Web site: www.flasha.org
Any master's-level student with permanent residence in Florida and
in full-time attendance in a speech and hearing program at any Florida
college or university of acceptable professional recognition. Funding:
$2,000 Deadline: January 15
GN Resound
Doctor of Audiology
Student Academic Merit Scholarship
gsmriga@gnresound.com
GN Resound, a world leader in the manufacturer of advanced technology
hearing instruments and audiological test equipment, will award two
deserving Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) students one-time scholarships
of $5,000. This award will be given to two student applicants who have
demonstrated both outstanding academic achievement, as well as a unique
and impressive aptitude for clinical work and a passion for caring for
the hearing impaired. The scholarship is intended to assist and motivate
those students who best represent the ideals of professional dedication
and patient care that are embodied by the Au.D. degree. Any student
currently enrolled full-time in a nationally recognized Au.D. university
program, or who has been accepted as a full-time student for fall semester
2001. Interested applicants should request a GN ReSound Scholarship
Application from your program chairperson. Complete all required forms
(including application form and practicum site experience forms). Provide
a copy of both undergraduate and graduate-to-date transcripts. Obtain
a letter of recommendation from your program professor. Complete a personally
written cover letter. Submit all of the above in the provided envelope
to GN ReSound by the deadline date. Please note the scholarship is intended
for tuition, books, supplies, and associated university fees (not including
board or living expenses). Deadline: April 2, 2001.
International Education School (International Travel
Fellowship Program)
P.O. Box 843
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274
Assistance available to graduate students training in the following
areas: education, field study, science, culture, language, and research.
This is a partial fellowship for travel and study. There are no limitations
or requirements for citizenship or location of study. Funding: $600
to $1,000 Deadline: Varies
Miami Association of Communication Specialists (MACS)
Attn: Speech Pathology Department
6125 SW 31st Street
Miami, FL 33155
The Miami Association of Communication Specialist (MACS) is pleased
to announce that the MACS Scholarship campaign is soliciting applications.
The MACS Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding graduate
student in the field of speech-language pathology or audiology. The
winner will receive $1000 and be invited to accept the award at the
Annual Business Meeting (attendance not mandatory). We are happy to
be able to contribute to the education of a future professional.
National AMBUCS Scholarship for Therapists
AMBUCS Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 5127
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 869-2166
Fax: (336) 887-8451
Email: ambucs@ambucs.com
Web: www.ambucs.com
United States students in their junior or senior year in a bachelor's
degree, or a graduate program leading toward a master's degree. Students
must be accepted in an accredited program for speech-language pathology
or audiology. Awards are based on financial need, commitment to local
community, demonstrated academic accomplishment, character for compassion
and integrity, and career objectives. Requires a 3.00 GPA. Funding:
Between $500 and $1,500 Deadline: April 15
National Association for Campus Activities
Educational Foundation Graduate Scholarship
13 Harbison Way
Columbia, SC 29212-3401
(803) 732-6222
Scholarships available to students demonstrating interest in campus
activities as a leader; culturally diverse students; GPA of 2.5 and
proof of acceptance into graduate school. The applicant must demonstrate
proof of experience in campus activities. Application/Deadline: Inquire
to: National Association for Campus Activities, Educational Foundation
Graduate Scholarship, 13 Harbison Way, Columbia, SC 29212-3401, (803)
732-6222
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries
NAJA Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1873
Greenville, MS 38702
Web site: www.najanet.org
Scholarships for graduate students who intend to work directly with
children in the field of speech pathology and hearing impaired. Based
on commitment to children with special needs, scholarship, recommendations,
motivation, and goals. Funding: None Specified. Applications available
online only: September 1 through December 31. Deadline: February 1
National Black Association for Speech, Language, and
Hearing
Ida J. Stockman. Ph.D., Chairperson
NBASLA Scholarship Committee
Department of Audiology and Speech Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1212
(517) 353-6764 or 7175
Fax (517) 336-1244
Web site: www.nbaslh.org
Awards are available for any African American student who is enrolled
at least part time in a master's degree program in speech-language pathology,
audiology, or the speech and hearing sciences. Funding: $1,000 Deadline:
February 1
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Selection Committee
1 Snaffle, Suite #1000
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 892-9971
Web site: www.hsf.org
Awards are available for graduate students of Hispanic background.
Students must be U.S. citizens, completed 15 credit hours prior to fall
registration, and be enrolled on a full-time basis (six credit hours).
Funding: $500 and up Applications available: August 3 through October
9 Deadline: October 15
Rehabilitation Services Administration
Department of Education
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
Division of Resources Development
Switzer Building, Room 3317
330 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20201
Web site: www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA/rsa.html
Awards are available for graduate students whose colleges/universities
receive support from RSA. Applicants should be interested in clinical
service to disabled adults and be willing to serve as interns in a rehabilitation
setting. Please note that this is a one year training period, renewable
for a period not exceeding four years. Applications/Deadline: Inquire
to: Rehabilitation Services Administration, Department of Education,
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), Division of Resources
Development, Switzer Building, Room 3317, 330 C Street SW, Washington,
DC 20201
Rehabilitation Training Program 84.129
Sylvia Johnson Department of Education
Rehabilitation Services Administration
600 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202
Long-term training projects for speech-language pathology and audiology
students. Funding: Monthly stipends with employment obligation
Sally Butler Memorial Fund for Latina Research
Research Grants, Business and Professional Women's Foundation (BPW)
2012 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 296-9118
Awards are available for students who are doctoral candidates or post
doctoral scholars whose research proposal has been approved by academic
authorities in an accredited graduate institution. Applicants must be
Latin American women by descent or citizenship, including women from
the Caribbean, North, South, and Central American regions; Business
and Professional women (BPW) members at the time of award. Funding:
Applicants may request between $500 and $2,500. Deadline: January 20.
Application: Inquire to: Sally Butler Memorial Fund for Latina Research,
Research Grants, Business and Professional Women's Foundation (BPW),
2012 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
Sertoma Communicative Disorders Scholarship Program
Sertoma International
Communicative Disorders Scholarship
1912 East Meyer Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132-1174
Must be a master's-level student pursuing a degree in audiology or
speech-language pathology from an institution in the United States,
Canada, or Mexico. Awards are based on merit and potential to become
an excellent communicative disorders professional. Funding: $2,500 Deadline:
March 27
Veterans Administration
Director, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Services
VA Central Office
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420
Traineeships are available for students pursuing the master's or doctoral
degrees. Awards are: $4,000 allotted for the master's degree and $6,000
allotted for a post-master's individual pursuing the doctoral degree.
Supervisory training is required. Please note that this award does not
cover tuition costs. Application/Deadline: Inquire to: Veterans Administration,
Director, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Services, VA Central
Office
810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420
FASTWEB www.FastWeb.com
FastWeb is a scholarship search program available through the Internet.
The service is free.
For more information on scholarships and grants, the
Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders recommends:
Cole Holliday, P. A., & Beverly-Ducker, K. (Eds.). (2000). Funding
sources: A guide for future audiologists, speech-language pathologists,
and speech, language, and hearing scientists (2nd ed.). Rockville,
MD: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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