Judith H. and David J. Ward Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association
Scholarship overview
This yearly award is funded by Judith Hart Ward and her husband, David J. Ward. Judith (Judy) Ward is a speech‑language pathologist whose career focus has been helping students in public schools who experience communication challenges. David Ward spent his career 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 and purpose
Each spring, at the WSHA Convention, the Foundation will present a $2,000 scholarship to a student who has expressed a commitment to delivering speech and language services in school settings. The grant is intended to help cover educational expenses.
Eligibility
- Enrolled as a first‑year graduate student in an M.S. or M.A. program.
- Registered in an accredited graduate speech‑language pathology program located in the state of Wisconsin.
- Demonstrates an interest in providing speech and language services in schools; preference will be given to applicants planning to work with early childhood and K–12 populations. Applicants who intend to work with birth‑to‑three populations are also eligible.
Required application materials
- Completed application form.
- Official transcript documenting all graduate coursework.
- Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s clinical and academic capabilities; these may be written by faculty members or practicum supervisors.
Submission deadline and disqualification
All application materials (application form, official graduate transcript, and two recommendation letters) must be received by the WSHA Foundation on or before June 28th. Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will be disqualified.
Equal opportunity
The WSHA Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.