Judith H. and David J. Ward Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association
Introductory statement
This annual scholarship is funded by Judith Hart Ward and her husband, David J. Ward. Judith Ward is a speech-language pathologist whose career focus has been supporting public-school students with communication needs. David Ward has served as a professor and administrator within the University of Wisconsin System. Both are Wisconsin natives and were educated in Wisconsin public schools and at the University of Wisconsin.
Award overview
Each spring the WSHA Foundation awards this scholarship at the WSHA Convention. The scholarship amount is $2,000 and is intended to help cover educational expenses.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be in the first year of an M.S. or M.A. graduate program (first-year graduate students only).
- Be enrolled in an accredited speech-language pathology graduate program located in the state of Wisconsin.
Required application materials
To be considered, applicants must submit all of the following:
- A completed scholarship application form.
- An official transcript documenting all graduate coursework.
- Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s clinical and academic skills. These may be written by faculty members or practicum supervisors.
Selection preference
Priority will be given to applicants who plan to provide speech and language services in schools serving early childhood and K–12 students. Candidates who intend to work with birth-to-three populations are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
Deadline and submission
The WSHA Foundation must receive the completed application, official graduate transcript, and both recommendation letters by June 28th. Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be considered.
Equal opportunity
The WSHA Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Additional note
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