Scholarships for Speech Language Pathology Students
Pursuing a career in speech-language pathology (SLP) offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on individuals’ communication and quality of life. However, the path to becoming an SLP—whether at the undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level—can come with significant financial challenges. Fortunately, a wide range of scholarships is available to support students at every stage of their academic journey.
These scholarships not only ease the burden of tuition and research costs but also promote diversity, clinical excellence, bilingual service, and innovation in the field. Whether you are an aspiring undergraduate entering your first CSD program, a graduate student focused on bilingual or medical speech therapy, or a doctoral candidate advancing critical research, there are funding opportunities tailored to your goals. Below is a curated list of targeted scholarships to help you pursue your SLP education with confidence and purpose.
Undergraduate
Anders Scholarship
Aimed at students majoring in speech, language, and hearing sciences; awards $1,000 based on academic merit.
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Deadline: July 31
Coleman‑Perry Communication Disorders Scholarship
For undergrad CSD students (GPA 3.5+) demonstrating leadership and community service; $500 awarded.
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Deadline: March 1
National NSSLHA Undergraduate Scholarships
Ten scholarships ($500–$1,000) awarded to sophomores/juniors in CSD who are active NSSLHA members with ≥3.25 GPA.
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Deadline: December 31
Bilingual Therapies Scholarship
For undergrad and graduate CSD students fluent in a second language, aiming to work with bilingual/bicultural children; awards up to $7,000.
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Deadline: July 15
HIE Help Center Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Scholarship
Awards a $1,000 scholarship to an undergrad or grad student planning a career in speech therapy; open to all therapy students.
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Deadline: July 31
Karlind T. Moller Cleft/Craniofacial Scholarship
$500 for undergrads engaged in research related to cleft palate or craniofacial anomalies within accredited speech‑language pathology programs.
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Deadline: February 1, annually
Lorraine T. Cole Minority Student Scholarship Fund
Provides $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate racial/ethnic minority students entering accredited graduate SLP programs based on excellence and promise.
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Deadline: May 23 (annual)
AMBUCS Scholarships for Therapists
Undergrads in accredited speech‑language pathology (and other therapy programs); awards range from $600–$1,500 based on need, merit, and citizenship.
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Deadline: May 1
Culturally Responsive, Trauma‑Informed, Globally Engaged Scholarship (NBASLH)
Undergrad or graduate students of color in SLP who work with marginalized children; two awards of $1,000 each.
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Deadline: January 11
Graduate
American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Foundation Graduate Student Scholarship
Supports master’s and doctoral CSD students; up to 15 awards of $5,000. Recognizes achievement, intent to contribute to the profession, and optional endorsements for international/minority/disability research tracks.
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Deadline: May 21
American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Foundation New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship
For PhD candidates in CSD, committed to academic careers. Up to 15 awards of $10,000 each support research and teacher‑investigator promising doctoral students.
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Deadline: May 14
American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Foundation Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development
Grants up to $2,000 to master’s or doctoral students conducting research in early childhood language development, supporting preliminary studies for larger investigations.
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Deadline: April 16
American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Foundation Student Research Grant in Audiology
Provides up to $2,000 to doctoral students (clinical or research) focused on audiology or hearing science, supporting study-related fees, materials, or preliminary data.
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Deadline: April 16
American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Foundation New Investigators Research Grant
Awards up to 10 new investigators $10,000 each to fund pilot research projects in speech science or related areas, aimed at launching larger investigations.
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Deadline: April 16
Sertoma Communicative Disorders Scholarship
Offers $1,000 scholarships annually to graduate speech-language pathology students to offset tuition, books, and fees, awarded to multiple recipients each spring.
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Deadline: Spring (likely March–April)
CAPCSD Plural Publishing Research Scholarship
$3,000 award for master’s/AuD students at CAPCSD member institutions, supporting research projects in speech‑language pathology or audiology.
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Deadline: November
CAPCSD Frances J. Laven Scholarship
Offers $5,000 to graduate SLP/AuD students for demonstrated exemplary service—community, department, or profession—at member institutions.
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Deadline: November
National Black Association for Speech‑Language & Hearing NBASLH Supporting Career Growth through Mentoring Scholarship
Graduate-level $2,500 scholarship for Black SLP students engaged in mentoring relationships and committed to serving children in school or early intervention settings.
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Deadline: February 15 (annually)
Cumberland Therapy Services Bilingual Spanish Speech Scholarship
Provides $2,500 to one graduate SLP student fluent in Spanish, enrolled in an accredited program, dedicated to bilingual school-aged communication therapy.
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Deadline: Varies annually
Doctoral
New Century Scholars Doctoral Scholarship
Supports PhD candidates in CSD committed to teacher‑investigator careers. Up to 15 awards of $10,000 to strengthen research and higher‑education pathways.
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Deadline: May 14
Graduate Student Scholarship (doctoral track)
Up to 15 awards of $5,000 supporting doctoral students in CSD for academic achievement, research, diversity, practice, or disability-related work.
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Deadline: May 21
Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development
Offers up to three $2,000 grants to doctoral students conducting research focused on early childhood language development and intervention.
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Deadline: April 16
Student Research Grant in Audiology
Provides up to three $2,000 grants to doctoral students pursuing research in audiology or hearing science, supporting materials and study-related fees.
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Deadline: April 16
New Investigators Research Grant
Up to 10 grants of $10,000 to recent PhD graduates in CSD (within 5 years) conducting pilot studies that can seed larger-scale research.
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Deadline: April 16
Researcher–Practitioner Collaboration Grant
Offers up to four $35,000 grants to teams (doctoral-level researchers and practitioners) for collaborative projects improving CSD service delivery.
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Deadline: 2026 cycle (checks in summer 2025)
Speech Science Research Grant
One $10,000 award to new PhD investigators pursuing speech science research, designed to launch foundational studies and spark innovation.
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Deadline: 2026 cycle (watch for updates)
Plural Publishing Doctoral Research Scholarship
A CAPCSD scholarship for PhD students at member institutions to support original research in speech‑language pathology or audiology with a $3,000 award.
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Deadline: late summer 2025 (2026 program opens then)
Dr. Henry A. Moses Scholarship for Medical SLP
Awarded to Doctoral (PhD) or master’s students in medical speech-language pathology, supporting those pursuing clinical or research-based work in medical settings.
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Deadline: January 11
Minority
ASHFoundation Minority Graduate Student Scholarship
Awards up to $5,000 to enrolled U.S. citizens from racial/ethnic minority groups studying in accredited graduate CSD programs, supporting academic excellence and professional promise.
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Deadline: May 21
NBASLH Community of Black Excellence Scholarship (for Black Males)
$1,000 plus mentorship for Black male undergraduate or graduate students in audiology or SLP; fosters leadership and representation in the field.
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Deadline: Varies (check annually)
NBASLH Student Research Award (Minority-focused Research)
$1,000 for full-time graduate students who submit research papers on CSD issues impacting Black/Afro-Latinx communities; award granted at annual convention.
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Deadline: March
NBASLH Supporting Career Growth through Mentoring Scholarship
$2,500 awarded to Black SLP graduate students committed to serving children in schools or early intervention, emphasizing mentorship impact.
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Deadline: February 15, annually
ALAALA/API Scholarship (Asian/Pacific Islander CSD Caucus)
$500 for API heritage students in CSD programs; must be caucus member and enrolled or accepted in an undergraduate/graduate CSD program.
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Deadline: October 10
CA Speech‑Language–Hearing Assoc. (CSHA) Graduate Scholarship
Varied awards for graduate-level California SLP students (many minority-inclusive), applicants must be CSHA student members.
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Deadline: December (annually)
Alaska Dr. Helen Dittman Beirne Scholarship
$1,000 for Alaska Native or Native-preference graduate SLP students, prioritizing those working with Alaska Native communities.
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Deadline: September (annually)
University of Alabama Scott Harris Minority Scholarship
Awards to a minority graduate student at University of Alabama’s SLP program demonstrating excellent personal and academic qualities.
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Deadline: Varies annually
VOCES Bilingual Speech Pathology Scholarship
For undergrad & graduate students committed to bilingual CSD; offers GRE reimbursement and guidance for applicants pursuing graduate SLP study.
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Deadline: Rolling