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Due to a rapidly rising demand for qualified professionals to provide therapy services for the increased number of patients with speech and language disorders, many organizations and universities have created scholarships for speech-language pathology students who seek the credentials to specialize in this treatment. With the help of scholarship funding, aspiring speech therapists can receive the training needed to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and prevent the presence of communication disorders. Whether you are interested in working within schools, hospitals, private practices, or residential care facilities, the following are 25 of the most generous scholarships specifically for students with the calling to become a speech-language pathologist.
1. Arlene M. Matkin Fund in Early Childhood Language Development
Deadline: May 23rd
Sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the Arlene M. Matkin Fund in Early Childhood Language Development was established in honor of a renowned speech-language pathologist who dedicated her career to working with young children with multiple developmental disabilities. Each year, the fund provides $2,000 research grants for doctoral speech-language pathology students desiring to positively contribute to the communication sciences behind early childhood language development.
Contact
Arlene M. Matkin Fund in Early Childhood Language Development
2200 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 296-8703
foundationprograms@asha.org
Scholarship Link
2. Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: March 15th
With the mission of empowering those on the front lines of the daunting challenges facing our society in the fields of education, health, and human services, the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation awards annual scholarships for up to $10,000 to outstanding graduate students pursuing a degree in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, or therapeutic recreation. Qualified candidates must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum GPA of 3.25 or better.
Contact
Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Scholarships
200 River Market Avenue Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 324-2233
3. Cumberland Bilingual Spanish Speech Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
As a nationwide leader in providing quality therapy services to school districts and private therapeutic schools for more than two decades, Cumberland Therapy Services has created the Bilingual Spanish Speech Scholarship to award $2,500 annually to one deserving graduate student enrolled in an accredited master’s program in speech-language pathology. Applicants must be fluent in both English and Spanish, have experience working in programs for Spanish-speaking children, and intend to pursue a career providing Spanish speech therapy.
Contact
Cumberland Bilingual Spanish Speech Scholarship
3701 North Ravenswood Avenue Suite 248
Chicago, IL 60613
(800) 337-5965 ext. 624
scholarships@cumberlandtherapy.com
4. Dennis Klatt Memorial Research Grant for Speech Science
Deadline: May 1st
In honor of an accomplished researcher who strongly contributed to the science and technology of speech recognition by machine, the Dennis Klatt Memorial Research Grant for Speech Science is presented for $5,000 annually by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Qualified applicants must be doctoral students in an accredited speech-language pathology program who are participating in research activities related to new investigations in the area of speech communication sciences.
Contact
Dennis Klatt Memorial Research Grant for Speech Science
2200 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 296-8703
foundationprograms@asha.org
5. Dwight A. Hamilton Scholarship in Speech-Language Pathology
Deadline: June 15th
Administered by the Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado in memory of a former Sovereign Grand Inspector General, the Dwight A. Hamilton Scholarship in Speech-Language Pathology is granted annually for $5,000 to four graduate speech-language pathology students at the University of Colorado – Boulder or the University of Northern Colorado. Students must have completed the first year of graduate study with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, be Colorado residents, and have a strong commitment to treating children with language disorders.
Contact
Dwight A. Hamilton Scholarship in Speech-Language Pathology
1370 Grant St.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-2410
ritecare@scottishritefoundation.org
6. Elizabeth G. Jancosek Graduate Student Scholarship
Deadline: May 15th
Annually, the Colorado Speech-Hearing Foundation offers the Elizabeth G. Jancosek Graduate Student Scholarship for $750 to individuals enrolled as full-time graduate students pursuing a master’s or doctorate degree in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, and/or speech and hearing science at any accredited institution in Colorado. Eligible Colorado residents must submit a graduate transcript, one letter of recommendation, a current resume, and a brief 300-word essay on plans for a career in speech-language pathology.
Contact
Elizabeth G. Jancosek Graduate Student Scholarship
7486 South Kendall Blvd.
Littleton, CO 80128
(855) 727-2836
csha@cshassoc.org
7. Gilbert C. Hanke Scholarship for Communication Sciences
Deadline: February 1st
Established in 2005 by his friends and former students, the Gilbert C. Hanke Scholarship provides $1,000 to graduate students at Stephen F. Austin University who demonstrate outstanding clinical skills and the potential to become an exceptional speech-language pathologist in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Along with the application, candidates must attach a cover letter detailing academic achievement, an official current transcript, and all end-of-semester clinical evaluation reports.
Contact
Gilbert C. Hanke Scholarship for Communication Sciences
1936 North St. SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
(936) 468-2504
barriostd@sfasu.edu
Scholarship Link
8. Harold J. McGrady Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship
Deadline: February 22nd
At Bowling Green State University, the Harold J. McGrady Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship was established to provide funding to rising second-year master’s students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders who have expressed an interest in working as a speech-language pathologist in any K-12 school setting. Preference is given to students who demonstrate critical financial need and/or exhibit great leadership potential through involvement in professional activities.
Contact
Harold J. McGrady Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship
200 Health and Human Services Building
Bowling Green, OH 43403
(419) 372-2515
rmonarc@bgsu.edu
9. James Case Speech and Hearing Scholarships
Deadline: February 1st
Within the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, the James Case Speech and Hearing Scholarships are available for up to $2,500 to full-time regularly admitted students entering the Master of Science in Communication Disorders program. While all recipients must be actively seeking a profession in the art and science of speech-language pathology, priority will be given to candidates who share Case’s dedication of conducting research in the areas of voice and/or craniofacial disorders.
Contact
James Case Speech and Hearing Scholarships
P.O. Box 870102
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 496-2644
chs@asu.edu
10. Jennifer Leigh Kynkor Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 15th
The Jennifer Leigh Kynkor Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of a vibrant 18-year-old young woman who aspired to work with autistic children until her dream was tragically cut short by a car accident just three weeks into her freshman year at Miami University. Qualified candidates for the $1,000 scholarship must be first-year Miami graduate students pursuing a degree in speech pathology with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Contact
Jennifer Leigh Kynkor Memorial Scholarship
501 East High St.
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 529-2500
spa@miamioh.edu
Scholarship Link
11. Kala Singh Memorial Scholarship for International Students
Deadline: May 23rd
In honor of a beloved audiologist and pioneer publisher of speech-language publications who was killed during an attempted hijacking of a Pan Am jetliner in Karachi in Pakistan, the Kala Singh Memorial Scholarship for International Students is provided by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). In order to qualify for the $5,000 award, candidates must be full-time international graduate students studying speech-language pathology in the United States with outstanding academic achievement.
Contact
Kala Singh Memorial Scholarship for International Students
2200 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 296-8703
foundationprograms@asha.org
12. Karlind T. Moller Cleft/Craniofacial Scholarship in Speech Pathology
Deadline: February 1st
Sponsored by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA), the Karlind T. Moller Cleft/Craniofacial Scholarship in Speech Pathology is designed to offer $500 to help current undergraduate or graduate students in accredited speech-language pathology programs nationwide fund their research projects involving patients with cleft palate or other craniofacial anomalies. Eligible projects include master’s thesis, doctoral dissertations, undergraduate research projects, clinical projects, or family support initiatives.
Contact
Karlind T. Moller Cleft/Craniofacial Scholarship in Speech Pathology
1504 East Franklin St. Suite 102
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 933-9044
nsmythe@acpa-cpf.org
13. Lamont S. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 31st
In honor of his lifetime contributions spanning 29 years working as a speech-language pathologist with children with disabilities, the Lamont S. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Program provides $1,000 annual awards to African American male students who are currently enrolled full-time at Cleveland State University with a major in speech pathology. Eligible sophomores, juniors, and seniors must be U.S. citizens, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and be members of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Contact
Lamont S. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Program
1422 Euclid Avenue Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 861-3810
Hello@CleveFdn.org
14. Lorraine T. Cole Minority Student Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 23rd
Founded by a minority speech-language pathologist who felt an inherent responsibility to hold professional doors open for American Indian, Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, the Lorraine T. Cole Minority Student Scholarship Fund is sponsored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide $5,000 for racial/ethnic minority students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be accepted for accredited graduate studies in speech-language pathology, and demonstrate exceptional professional promise.
Contact
Lorraine T. Cole Minority Student Scholarship Fund
2200 Research Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 296-8703
foundationprograms@asha.org
15. McLaren-Flint Speech Language Pathologist Scholarship
Deadline: Varies
Developed to address the national shortage of qualified speech-language pathologists, the McLaren-Flint Health Care Corporation offers the Speech Language Pathologist Scholarship for up to $6,000 each calendar year to graduate students currently admitted to an accredited U.S. Masters in Speech-Language Pathology program. Eligible candidates must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 for satisfactory degree progress and commit to a year of employment with McLaren-Flint post-licensure for each year of funding.
Contact
McLaren-Flint Speech Language Pathologist Scholarship
401 South Ballenger Highway
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 342-2333
scholarship@mclaren.org
16. Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: March 1st
Annually, the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (MSHF) presents six scholarships for $2,500 apiece to highly talented graduate students who are studying speech-language pathology or audiology at an accredited institution within Minnesota. Along with the application, eligible students must submit one-page written narrative explaining career goals, an official academic transcript, and at least three letters of recommendation for consideration.
Contact
Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Scholarships
4138 Xerxes Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(651) 290-6292
vachoncj@gmail.com
17. NBASLH Supporting Career Growth through Mentoring Scholarship
Deadline: February 15th
Each year, the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) provides the Supporting Career Growth through Mentoring Scholarship for $2,500 to black students studying speech-language pathology to provide services to children in school or early intervention settings after graduation. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in an ASHA-accredited master’s degree program in speech-language pathology in the United States and have experience developing strong mentoring relationships in school-based services.
Contact
NBASLH Supporting Career Growth through Mentoring Scholarship
700 McKnight Park Drive Suite 708
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(855) 727-2836
nbaslh@nbaslh.org
Scholarship Link
18. Norman and Nevada Pierce Annual Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
At the University of North Carolina, the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies (CLDS) presents the Norman and Nevada Pierce Annual Scholarship for $1,500 to support first-generation college students who have entered their second year in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program. Preference is given to students who demonstrate critical financial need and a desire to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, including traumatic brain injury.
Contact
Norman and Nevada Pierce Annual Scholarship
Bondurant Hall CB #7120
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 966-9040
haboone@email.unc.edu
19. Progressus School Therapy Career Vision Scholarships
Deadline: February 23rd
As the nation’s leading provider of school-based speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy services, Progressus awards the School Therapy Career Vision Scholarships annually for $3,000 to high-performing graduate students who are pursuing a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Eligible candidates must demonstrate financial need, be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. institution, and be committed to working with K-12 students with communication disabilities in school settings upon completion.
Contact
Progressus School Therapy Career Vision Scholarships
2701 North Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
(800) 892-0640
Jennifer.Raposo@ProgressusTherapy.com
20. Robert L. Erickson Award for Excellence in Speech Sciences
Deadline: March 15th
Established at Western Michigan University to honor a former associate professor and chair, the Robert L. Erickson Award for Excellence in Speech Sciences is designed to provide $1,000 to facilitate students’ professional preparation in conferences, conventions, and/or workshops. Eligible students must be working toward a graduate degree in speech-language pathology, demonstrate a strong interest in the treatment of voice or speech disorders, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Contact
Robert L. Erickson Award for Excellence in Speech Sciences
1903 Western Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 387-8045
sppa_info@wmich.edu
Scholarship Link
21. Sara Haynes Endowed Scholarship Fund
Deadline: December 15th
Sponsored by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (TSHF), the Sara Haynes Endowed Scholarship Fund will grant $2,000 annually to exemplary speech-language pathology graduate students who demonstrate specific interests in providing clinical interventions for adults with neurogenic disorders. Applicants must submit a two-page personal statement on professional goals, proof of enrollment in an ASHA-accredited program within Texas, an official transcript, and two letters of recommendation.
Contact
Sara Haynes Endowed Scholarship Fund
425 Cypress Avenue
Abilene, TX 79601
(512) 522-3118
TSHFscholarships@gmail.com
22. Sertoma Annual Communicative Disorders Scholarship
Deadline: March 30th
As a non-profit organization committed to providing resources for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, Sertoma awards the Annual Communicative Disorders Scholarship for $1,000 to graduate students who are pursuing an advanced master’s or doctoral degree in the field of audiology or speech-language pathology in the United States. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens, be enrolled full-time in an ASHA-accredited program, and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better on all college studies.
Contact
Sertoma Annual Communicative Disorders Scholarship
1912 East Meyer Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 333-8300
lhanavan@sertomahq.org
23. Sutter Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Scholarship
Deadline: April 30th
For students from the greater Sacramento region of Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, and El Dorado counties, the Sutter Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Scholarship is offered for $1,000 at California State University – Sacramento for enrolled full-time graduate students pursuing a degree in speech-language pathology or audiology with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Selection is based on work experience, career plans, financial need, commitment to service, and special honors recognition or accomplishments in the profession.
Contact
Sutter Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Scholarship
6000 J St. Suite 1102
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 278-6601
admissions@csus.edu
24. Teach NYC Scholarship Program in Speech-Language Pathology
Deadline: May 9th
Administered through the New York City Department of Education, the Teach NYC Scholarship Program in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to provide funding to bilingual graduate students who are pursuing a state-approved master’s degree in speech-language pathology at a participating institution in New York City. Eligible candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, be U.S. citizens, and possess proficiency in English and a language other than English.
Contact
Teach NYC Scholarship Program in Speech-Language Pathology
65 Court St. Suite 508
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 935-2449
watson@nymc.edu
Scholarship Link
25. Wisconsin Speech and Hearing Association Otto Scholarship
Deadline: April 15th
Funded through the generous donation by the family of Risa Mari Otto who earned her speech-language pathology degree while under treatment for a malignant brain tumor, the Wisconsin Speech and Hearing Association Otto Scholarship presents $2,000 annually to a full-time graduate student in an accredited graduate program for speech-language pathology in Wisconsin. For consideration, candidates must demonstrate ability in spoken Spanish with a minimum of 20 undergraduate credits studying the Spanish language.
See also: 25 Great Scholarships for Foreign Language Majors
Contact
Wisconsin Speech and Hearing Association Otto Scholarship
563 Carter Court Suite B
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 560-5642
eric@badgerbay.co
If you have a desire to work directly with individuals suffering from speech or language disorders that result from stroke, traumatic brain injury, developmental disability, cleft palate, cerebral palsy, or more, you will need to earn at least a master’s degree in speech-language pathology to receive state licensure for practice. Since becoming a speech therapist requires multiple years of graduate studies, be sure to check out these 25 great scholarships for speech-language pathology students to overcome any financial obstacles to achieving your professional goals.
