Financial Assistance & Scholarships
The following information contains brief descriptions of the kinds of funding currently available to Au.D. students. The program has reaffirmed its commitment to support doctoral students but there are several criteria for awarding funds. The criteria are grade point average, evaluations of clinical competency, and funding agency requirements.
Faculty members with funding to hire students will employ students in Communicative Disorders whenever possible. It is recognized, however, that there may be times when specific skills are needed for the completion of a research project. If the skills are not found in students within Communicative Disorders, then the faculty is free to hire another student with the required skills. Questions regarding funding should be directed to the Au.D. Program Coordinator.
Au.D. Academic Stipends/Student Work Program
The Au.D. Academic Stipends and Student Work Program are awarded to first-, second- and third-year Au.D. students at both the Madison and Stevens Point campuses. These stipends are given out yearly to the top academic and clinical students within the program. Students may be required to work within the department approximately 5 hours a week.
Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Professional Association (WSHA)
Student scholarship opportunities are also posted on the WSHA web site. Criteria, applications deadlines, requirements, and monetary value for each scholarship can be found at this site. WSHA scholarships are typically awarded to first or second students. The following WSHA scholarships are available:
- Stanley Ewanowski Scholastic Award
- Friends of WSHA Foundation Scholarship
- Judith H. and David J. Ward Scholarship
- Gladys McKinley Scholarship
- Nancy McKinley Scholarship
- Jack Kile Scholarship
- Risa Mari Otto Scholars
UW-Madison Scholarships
LOON Scholarship
The LOON Fellowship, a group of former UW-Madison Master's program students in Communicative Disorders has established an award to recognize contributions by a Communicative Disorders' student to the sense of community and fellowship among graduate students. The award is a cash prize of $1000.
Nominations are sought from faculty, clinical professors and graduate students. Nominations should be limited to one page and should address student leadership as evidenced by support of fellow graduate students and actions which foster professional development and personal relationships among students.
Nominees should be first-year students in good academic standing majoring in speech-language pathology, audiology or communication sciences. There are no restrictions as to citizenship, age, gender, undergraduate degree, financial need or grade point average.
Nominations should be submitted by the end of the spring semester. Nominees will be contacted and asked to prepare a short response to a limited number of questions. A Committee will consider all such responses and announce the recipient of the LOON Fellowship Award.
Wisconsin MCH LEND Program
The Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health (MCH) LEND Program is a leadership program through the Waisman Center at the Madison campus. This program provides interdisciplinary and disciplinary leadership training and scholarship opportunities for Au.D. students. For further information and application criteria please refer to the web site: http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/index.html
UW-Stevens Point Scholarships
Outstanding Graduate Student in Audiology
Demonstrates excellence in the classroom, clinic, and overall service to the school. A certificate and monetary award from the Communicative Disorders Friends and Alumni Scholarship.
Avada Audiology and hearing Care Scholarship
Intended to provide financial assistance to a first year audiology graduate student at UWSP who demonstrates above average academic achievement, superior leadership skills, and declares an intention to dispense hearing instruments as part of the rehabilitative process.
Gary Glascoe Memorial Scholarship
Presented to an Audiology student in their 2nd year who demonstrates exceptional skills in patient interaction.
Cook-Chappell Scholarship
This award is presented to a 4th year student. This award is based on academics, clinical expertise and having a pleasing interactive personality. The financial assistance provided by this scholarship will help to defray the student's expenses as they complete their 4th year externship. A certificate and monetary gift is awarded.
Additional Funding Opportunities
Both the Madison and Stevens Point campuses have different financial aid opportunities which students may have to explore.