Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association

LSHA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

2011 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER:

2011 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER:

LSHA will be seeking student nominations in the spring of each year for two LSHA Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each to be awarded at the Annual Convention.  One $500.00 Undergraduate Award and one $500.00 Graduate Award will be given. 

Criteria are as follows:

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the State of Louisiana or will be admitted for the Fall Semester/Quarter of current year.

• Must be majoring in the field of Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders/Audiology

Each student will be rated on the following:

• Overall grade point average (copy of transcript not necessary, faculty member must verify GPA in his/her nominating letter)

• Financial need

•  NSSLHA membership and participation

• Honors or recognition by a university or college

• Community service

• Plans, goals, or objectives for professional future

When the nominations period begins, the following must be submitted in order to nominate a student:

• A detailed nominating letter from the faculty member addressing the above relevant issues, as well as the applicant’s ability to represent the character, skill, and spirit of the profession; and,

• A letter from the applicant addressing personal issues listed above and, if not presently enrolled in a graduate program, proof of acceptance for Fall of the current year.

Questions can be directed to:

Director of University Services

universities@lsha.org

Contact US: LSHA; 8550 United Plaza Blvd.; Suite 1001; Baton Rouge, LA 70809; (225) 922-4512; Fax: (225) 408-4422; Email: lsha@pncpa.com