NBASLH SCHOLARSHIPSApplications for 2025 will reopen in Fall 2024.DotCom Therapy is offering three separate $1000 scholarships to NBASLH student members who meet the following criteria:
In a short video (no more than 5 minutes) or a short essay (no more than 750 words), please share with us why you feel access to speech therapy services is important for all students and why you are passionate about teletherapy as an option for service provision. Additionally, please tell us why diversity in the teletherapy industry is important to you and how you will work to encourage diversity in the field.
Dr. Henry A. Moses Scholarship for Medical Speech-Language Pathology This scholarship 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. The Culturally Responsive, Trauma Informed, Globally Engaged ScholarshipELIBILITY CRITERIA:
This scholarship should be used to support tuition, research endeavors, conference attendance, and/or participation in a study abroad course to a majority world country (i.e., countries with an HDI of .550 or less such as those in sub Saharan Africa; some parts of South & East Asia; South & Central America; and the Caribbean). Two students will receive $1000 each.. Scholarships will be awarded at the NBASLH convention. Attending the NBASLH convention will not be required. Sponsored by: Yvette D. Hyter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Honors, Professor Emeritus
The Master Clinician Network is excited to offer a $1,000 scholarship that will go to one student member of NBASLH who has demonstrated leadership potential with reference to increasing diversity in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders. Applicants should submit a resume (including educational background, academic work or accolades, community service and/or leadership experiences), a 750-word essay describing what leadership means to you, and one reference letter to verify your leadership potential.
Student Research AwardThe National Black Association for Speech‐Language and Hearing (NBASLH) invites students to submit a research paper to its scholarship competition. The winner will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship during NBASLH’s Annual Convention on April 11 - 13, 2023, in Raleigh, NC. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
CONTENT The research paper must address a topic of scientific or scholarly merit that speaks to issues relevant to communication sciences and disorders and audiology impacting the African-American, Caribbean, African, and/or Afro-Latinx population. populations. The paper may focus on any of the following:
Students who submit a paper in response to NBASLH’s Call for Papers may use the same paper to participate in this scholarship competition. However, the review process and criteria do not necessarily overlap. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION The manuscript’s style and format should follow the guidelines specified in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). The student is encouraged to consult with a faculty mentor on the paper. If the student cannot locate a mentor at his/her school, then NBASLH will locate a mentor. Please contact the Chair of the Scholarship Committee. Use the guideline below for completing the online application and submitting the paper:
SELECTION CRITERIA: Papers will be evaluated on the following aspects:
Sponsored by: Pamela Rowe Speech and Occupational Therapy
Student Registration ScholarshipsRoundtree Group, PLLC will sponsor two student registrations to undergraduate and graduate students in Speech-Language-Hearing Science who are interested in attending the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing convention. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Student Travel ScholarshipsThis award is for any current undergraduate or graduate student in the speech and hearing sciences. Each award is $500, which the student can use toward reimbursement of monies spent on any travel expenses related to the NBASLH Annual Convention, including transportation and lodging. Each award recipient will be required to complete and sign a commitment form to register for the NBASLH Convention and to volunteer for the annual awards gala and to moderate at least two sessions during the convention. This award is in the form of a check once the student has completed their service at the convention. The number of travel awards available varies from year to year. Self-nominations for awards are permitted. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
High School Student Travel ScholarshipsThe NBASLH High School Travel Award supports an eligible high school student and their parent or legal guardian to attend an NBASLH Annual Convention. The award recipient will also be connected with a student and professional mentor and an undergraduate program nearest to them. Award includes $800 as support towards travel and food expenses to, during, and from the convention location city; one (1) complimentary standard student registration, (1) guest registration, and a 2-night stay at the convention host hotel. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
The Resiliency Scholarship: In Honor of Dr. Kenyatta RiversThe National Black Association for Speech‐Language and Hearing (NBASLH) invites students to submit to a scholarship program that highlights improvement in academics. Four winners will be selected. Two undergraduate students enrolled in a Communication Disorders program and two graduate students enrolled in a Speech Language Pathology and/or Audiology program. Each award will be $500. Awards will be presented during NBASLH’s Annual Convention on April 11 - 13, 2023, in Raleigh, NC. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Sponsored by: Pamela Rowe Speech and Occupational Therapy |