Scholarships

AMBUCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community service organization dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people of all ages and abilities, including seniors, children, individuals with special needs, and veterans.

Since 1955, National AMBUCS, Inc. has awarded scholarships to students pursuing degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and audiology. Scholarships are based on financial need, commitment to local community, character for compassion and integrity, and career objectives. Awards range from $600-$1500. There is one two-year award in the amount of $6000.

For more information: https://ambucs.org/scholarship-program/

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) invites full-time students who will be or who are currently enrolled in a communication sciences and disorders graduate program to apply for graduate scholarships.

Scholarships are available to students who are undergraduate seniors or who are currently pursuing master's or doctoral degrees. Both research and clinical doctorate students are eligible.

Within the overall Graduate Student Scholarship program, funding opportunities include general scholarships and endowed scholarships, including: 

• International Student Scholarship
• Minority Student Scholarship
• NSSLHA Scholarship
• Dr. Lawrence D. Shriberg Memorial Scholarship
• Dr. Sadanand Singh Scholarship

For more information: https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/graduate-student-scholarship/

This fund provides aid to students who are reentering the job market, beginning “second careers,” or seeking to improve their professional skills for their current occupation by continuing their education in that field. Students must pursue a career working with youth and young adults in leadership and development, helping people and encouraging brain safety and health, or caring for families during times of need.

Eligibility:

• Full-time or part-time students classified as undergraduates, graduate students or doctoral students.
• Must be reentering the job market, beginning a "second career," or seeking to improve professional skills for their current occupation by continuing their education in that field.
• Career goals(s) that further Pilot International's mission of (!) working with youth and young adults in leadership and development, (2) helping people and encouraging brain safety and health, or (3) caring for families during times of need.
• Awared are based on community service, financial need, academic success, and application contents.

For more information: https://www.pilotinternational.org/about/scholarships

These $5,000 awards are intended for graduate students in a professional program (Master’s SLP, AuD, or SLPD) who have shown exemplary service. Examples of service may include, but are not limited to, community service, service to the department or university, or service to the greater discipline. These service activities are expected to be unpaid and not completed as part of a job, a funded assistantship, or for academic credit.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at a CAPCSD member institution.

For more information: https://www.capcsd.org/scholarships/frances-j-laven-scholarship/

This $3000 award is intended for master’s in SLP or AuD-level students who are conducting clinical research in speech-language pathology or audiology.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at a CAPCSD member institution.

For more information: https://www.capcsd.org/scholarships/plural-research-scholarships/

The Delaware Higher Education Office (DHEO) administers a state-sponsored scholarship for full-time graduate students attending a Delaware public or private college who intend to pursue a career in Speech Language Pathology. Applicants must be a Delaware resident.

For more information: https://education.delaware.gov/families/college-career-life/college-scholarship-financial-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid-resources/dheo-scholarships/

The James M. & Erma T. Freemont Foundation focuses on assisting students in their pursuit of excellence across diverse fields such as STEM and financial literacy. The award is intended for graduate students with a record of leadership and volunteerism in the community in non-school sponsored activities and participation in extracurricular school activities. Dollar amounts for the scholarships will vary. 

For more information: https://www.freemontfoundation.com/scholarships.html

The HSF (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) Scholar Program provides a variety of scholar support services, including eligibility to receive a scholarship of $500-$5,000, dependent on relative need and available funds. The HSF Scholar Program is open to students of all races who identify as being of Hispanic heritage.

For more information: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

The Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship Fund established in 1983 as a part of Pilot International to provide financial aid to a qualified graduate or doctorate student preparing for or currently working in careers related to brain safety and health or caring for families in times of need. M. Fred Sepia made the initial contribution to the fund in memory of his wife, Marie, who was a longtime member of Pilot International and served as International President in 1968 – 1969. It is intended that this fund will permanently further Pilot International’s mission by assisting worthy capable individuals to pursue careers in which they will teach, encourage and rehabilitate children with disabilities. 

Eligibility:

• Full-time or part-time graduate and doctoral students.
• Career goals which will teach, encourage, and rehabilitate children with disabilities, specifically dealing with brain-related disorders/disabilities of children.
• Awards are based on community service, financial need, academic success, and application contents.

For more information: https://www.pilotinternational.org/about/scholarships

The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is made up of nearly 100 Junior Auxiliary Chapters throughout Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee.
 

The Junior Auxiliary was founded on the principles of helping children and making a difference in their lives. NAJA Scholarships are intended for graduate students in fields which address the special needs of children and youth, including Seech Pathology.

Applicants must be a permanent resident of a state with a Junior Auxiliary Chapter: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

For more information: https://www.najanet.org/naja-scholarship

This scholarship from the National Black Association for Speech-Language & Hearing (NBASLH) is intended for graduate students of color enrolled full time and in good standing in a speech-language pathology program. Two recipients will receive $1000 each. Applicants must submit a statement of interest of 500 words demonstrating their interest or experiences in working in the U.S. or globally with children who are marginalized.

For more information: https://www.nbaslh.org/scholarships

This scholarship from the National Black Association for Speech-Language & Hearing (NBASLH) is open to applicants pursuing a Masters or PhD degree in speech language pathology in a program accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation, who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in medical speech-language pathology. The one recipient will receive $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must submit a resume (including educational background and previous academic, work, or volunteer experiences) and an essay (up to 500 words) describing their career goals and interests in medical speech pathology.

For more information: https://www.nbaslh.org/scholarships

Since 1963, Sertoma International has championed a national hearing health mission dedicated to serving the more than 50 million Americans living with hearing loss through volunteerism, stewardship, impactful programs and informational resources.

Sertoma’s Communicative Disorders Scholarship, funded by the Sertoma Annual Fund, is for graduate students pursing advanced degrees in audiology or speech-language pathology from institutions in the U.S. These scholarships, worth $1,000 each, are awarded in the spring to help offset the cost of tuition, books and fees incurred during the following school year.

For more information: https://www.sertoma.org/What-We-Do/Scholarships