American Speech
Language Hearing Foundation
Each year the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHF) offers several scholarship
and grant competitions to graduate students and new researchers in the
field of communication sciences and disorders.
Up to ten Graduate Student Scholarships are available annually for
master's or doctoral level students studying audiology or speech
language pathology. Of the ten scholarships, one gives priority to a
student with a disability, one gives priority to an international
student studying in the US, and one gives priority to a US citizen who
is a member of an ethnic or racial minority group. The scholarships
range between $2,000 and $4,000.
Research Grants
Graduate Scholarships
Federal and State Education Programs
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Department of Education - Especially for Students
- For information about federal programs, visit
Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student
Aid. Programs include the Pell Grant Program, Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Loans and
Work-Study Programs. Also, you may obtain information concerning
federal education loans, for example, the Federal Perkins Loans,
which allow audiologists and speech-language pathologists working in
public schools cancellation privileges.
- State
Grant Programs. Contact Special Education Departments, Higher
Education Assistance, Student or College Aid Commissions to learn
about financial assistance available in your state or visit your
state's Web site to learn more.
Publications
-
Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student
Aid
- Foundation Directory. This book can be found at
college, university and local public libraries. Foundations award
scholarships to high school graduates and individuals enrolled in
undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Need a Lift
An annually updated booklet published by the American Legion. You
may obtain one by visiting
Need a Lift, or sending a check or money order for $3.95 to
National Emblem Sales, P.O. Box 1050, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206.
Universities
Most graduate programs have their own grant,
scholarship and loan programs as well as opportunities for part-time
employment. Students may inquire through the graduate school, and the
communication sciences and disorders department at the college or
university where they expect to be enrolled. You can find out about
funding opportunities for specific academic programs through the ASHA
online search engine for academic programs,
EDFIND.
Web Links
Contact departments of communication sciences and
disorders at individual Schools and universities regarding training
grants for audiology and speech-language
pathology programs that
they may have available. Funding may be provided by federal
government agencies, such as the following:
