American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) Young Scholars Award for Students with Disabilities

American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 15
Level: graduate
Renewable: No

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About

This award supports graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing research in communication sciences and disorders. It encourages innovative research and future contributions to the field.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Demographic: disability
  • Graduate students with disabilities
  • Enrolled in an ASHA-accredited program in speech-language pathology or audiology
  • Demonstrate potential for research in the field

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Research proposal
  • Official transcript
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Verification of disability

Timeline

Applications open April. Deadline June 15. Winners notified by October.

Tips

Present a strong, well-defined research proposal. Explain how your personal experiences inform your research questions and contribute to understanding communication disorders.