Scholarships

Due to the longevity of our program and the generosity of our alums, colleagues, and past clients, we are fortunate to have a number of departmental scholarships available to students within our programs. Most scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. Application for undergraduate scholarships typically opens in December each year, while graduate applications typically open in June. When applications open, the departmental chair or an academic coordinator sends details about the application process to enrolled students. For more information, email sppa-info@wmich.edu or call (269) 387-8045.

Psi Iota Xi Louella Bradley Endowed Scholarship

Psi Iota Xi Sorority is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting community needs, including the field of speech and hearing. Eta Omicron, the local chapter, has designated this scholarship in honor of Louella Bradley.

Eligibility criteria

• The recipient shall be a graduate student enrolled in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences and a permanent Michigan resident.
• The award will be given once per year to a deserving student in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.

Robert R. & Rhea B. Corrion Scholarship for Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences

Eligibility criteria

• Undergraduate and/or graduate student with interest in studying communication disorders.
• Preference shall be given to students with first-hand experience with communication disorder, U.S. citizens, and permanent residents.
• Funds may take the form of a scholarship or an assistantship

Robert L. Erickson Award for Excellence in the Study of Voice and Speech Sciences Scholarship

WMU's Robert L. Erickson Award for Excellence in the Study of Voice and Speech Sciences Scholarship has been established to honor a former associate professor and chair of the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. The purpose of this endowment is to provide funds to enhance the education of speech-language pathology graduate students and further their professional preparation by facilitating their participation in professional conferences, conventions, and/or workshops addressing the study and treatment of voice and speech disorders.

Eligibility criteria

• The recipients shall have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.
• Recipients must be students working toward a graduate degree in speech-language pathology.
• Preference shall be given to students having demonstrated a strong interest in the treatment of voice or speech disorders.

Award amount

• The award amount shall not be less that $500 and be determined by the awarding department.

John "Mick" Hanley Endowed Scholarship

WMU's John "Mick" Hanley Endowed Scholarship has been established to honor a former associate professor and chair of the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.

Eligibility criteria

• The scholarship shall be awarded to one or more full-time, second-year graduate students enrolled in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at WMU.
• The recipients shall have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.

Max and Lisa M. Herrera Memorial Scholarship

Funds shall support scholarships for students pursuing a master's degree.

Eligibility criteria

• Working toward an M.A. in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences.
• The scholarship recipient will demonstrate a commitment to the field and have a minimum GPA of 3.3 at the time of application.

Award amount

• Generally, award amount is dependent upon fund accumulation and demonstrated applicant need for both.

James and Kathryn Hillenbrand Scholarship 

This scholarship aims to support and empower undergraduate students preparing for graduate study in this field. 

Eligibility criteria 

• Applicant must be a full or part time undergraduate student who is majoring in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. 
• Must have a GPA of 3.3 in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. Coursework must be earned after completing the first year in the undergraduate major. 
• Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid; academic merit shall be a secondary consideration"

Neil Kirschner Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Paul Czuchna.

Eligibility criteria 

• Graduate student in their second year of the Speech-Language Pathology Program
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 with preference based on financial need.

Gary Lawson Scholarship

The Gary Lawson Scholarship has been established to honor former professor of the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. Dr. Lawson founded the doctorate of audiology program at WMU, which graduated upwards of 120 audiologists between 2003-2024.

Eligibility Criteria

• Undergraduate or graduate student(s) in the department of SLHS at WMU.
• Demonstrated interest in the field of audiology and/or working with the deaf/HoH community. 

Dr. Frances Lohr Speech Pathology and Audiology Endowment

WMU's Dr. Frances Lohr Speech Pathology and Audiology Endowment has been established to honor a former professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. It provides supplemental funding for a graduate student assistantship. The amount of the supplemental funding may be over and above or partially in place of the standard graduate assistantship salary and stipend amounts as determined annually by the WMU Graduate College.

Eligibility criteria

• The recipient shall have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application.
• The awardee's academic activity should be primarily related to clinical education or directly facilitate departmental activities related to clinical activities.

Fred & Michelle Minturn Scholarship

Eligibility criteria:

• Undergraduate in the SLHS department with demonstrated financial need.
• Preference shall be award to seniors in need of financial assistance to ensure timely graduation.
• The application period for this award is open December 1 through February 1 at wmich.scholarshipuniverse.com.

Margaret Read Award

A scholarship is available to help cover the Camp Shout Out participation fee for WMU speech-language pathology students.

Eligibility criteria

• Available to undergraduate students or incoming graduate students.
• Must have taken a fluency course.
• Must have applied to Camp Shout Out directly.

Award amount

• The scholarship helps cover the amount of the Camp Shout Out participation fee.

Raymond R. and Beverly K. Shevchik Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility criteria

• The scholarship shall be awarded to a full-time or part time undergraduate student majoring in speech, language and hearing sciences.
• The recipient shall have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.
• Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid; academic merit shall be a secondary consideration.
• The application period for this award is open December 1 through February 1 at wmich.scholarshipuniverse.com.

Award amount

• The amounts of individual endowed scholarship awards are determined by the awarding department based upon the endowment's available spendable dollars.

Dean Emerita Marie L. Stevens Scholarship

WMU's Dean Emerita Marie L. Stevens Scholarship has been established to honor Marie L. Stevens for serving with distinction as dean of students.

Eligibility criteria

• The recipient shall have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.
• The award will be given once per year to a deserving graduate student in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.

Robert and Candis Warner Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility criteria

• Recipients of WMU's Robert and Candis Warner Endowed Scholarship shall have a minimum GPA of 3.3 at the time of application.
• Preference shall be given to full-time, first-year graduate students enrolled in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.

Randall M. and Barbara L. Webber Endowed Scholarship

Funds shall support scholarships for graduate students with demonstrated financial need in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.

Eligibility criteria

• The recipient shall have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application.

Note: No student shall be discriminated against for these scholarships because of age, color, creed, handicap, marital status, national origin, race or sex.