American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Endowment Scholarship 2024/2025

About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation): The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) is a non-profit organization established in 1946. Dedicated to supporting research, education, and outreach in speech, language, and hearing sciences, the ASHFoundation strives to advance knowledge and best practices in these fields. The foundation funds research grants, scholarships, and awards for both professionals and students, contributing to public education and advocacy efforts to raise awareness about communication disorders.

Overview of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Endowment Scholarship:

• Host University: USA Universities and Academic Institutions
• Host Country: USA
• Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
• Eligible Countries: International graduate students
• Subjects: Communication science and disorders
• Number of Awards: $5,000
• Application Deadline: May 17, 2024

Scholarship Description: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Endowment Scholarship is designed to support students pursuing degrees in communication sciences and disorders. The scholarship, amounting to $5,000, is awarded to students displaying exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to advancing research, education, and clinical practice in speech-language pathology or audiology.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the Graduate Student Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Graduate Study:
  • Accepted or enrolled in a graduate program in communication sciences and disorders within the United States.
  • Full-time enrollment for the entire academic year.
  • Accreditation requirement for clinical doctoral programs in audiology or master’s programs in speech-language pathology (not applicable to research doctoral programs).
• Academic and Personal Merit:
  • Submission of official transcripts showcasing academic coursework, credits, grades, and GPA.
  • Three confidential letters of recommendation from academic faculty and work references.
• Prior Funding:
  • Should not have previously received a scholarship from the ASH Foundation.

Application Process: Applicants are required to complete the online Student Information Form and submit the following documents:

• A two-page letter of application in PDF format.
• A letter of acceptance or statement of good standing in PDF format.
• Transcript from the current university in PDF format.
• An essay (1,500 words max) in PDF format, not including references.
• Three confidential letters of recommendation in PDF format.

The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance for education costs and opportunities for professional development, fostering the growth of a new generation of professionals contributing to the advancement of knowledge in communication sciences and disorders.

Official Website:

Please visit the official website for more details: https://www.ashfoundation.org/apply/graduate-student-scholarship