CSD Scholarships and Fellowships

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) offers a variety of program scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships. There are also university, college level, federal and external applications (outside WSU) available to eligible students. To apply for these opportunities, see information and links below.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships
(undergraduate students only)

  • Barbara Williams Hodson Scholarship in Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders Endowed Scholarship
  • Harold T. "Hal" Edwards Memorial Scholarship in Speech-Language Pathology
  • J. Keith Graham Endowed Scholarship

    Attention Pre-CSD Undergraduate Students: 
    Students enrolled as pre-CSD students are not eligible for departmental scholarships, but can apply for CHP Continuing Student Scholarships accessible from the CHP Advising Center website.

Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships / Fellowships

Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships / Fellowships
(both can apply)

  • Grand Army of the Republic Living Memorial Scholarship/Fellowship
  • Sam and Rosemary Sherr Memorial Scholarship/Fellowship
  • Sidonie Faires Memorial Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship
  • Stan and Rosalind Scudder Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship
  • R. Scott Kailer and Sue C. Kailer Scholarship/Fellowship
Graduate Fellowships and Assistantship Positions

Graduate Student Fellowships and Assistantship Positions
(graduate students only)

  • Kent and Janet Kruske Endowed Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Wichita Scottish Rite Charitable Trust Fellowship in Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Sandy & Marc Fey CSD Fellowship
  • Dr. Noel D. Matkin Fellowship in Audiology

CSD Graduate Assistantship (GA) positions

Graduate Assistantships - WSU Graduate School description of these highly competitive positions. Assistantships are awarded primarily on the basis of a student's academic record and demonstrated teaching, research, and leadership abilities. Responsibilities include providing direct or assisting instruction, assisting faculty members in their scholarly and/or creative activities, or assisting in non-teaching and non-research activities. Policies governing assistantship positions are defined in the WSU Policies and Procedures manual - 8.04 Graduate Assistantships. Current and prospective CSD graduate students may apply for assistantship positions within our department using the online application form below.

To apply, please complete and submit this online form:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students applying for CSD departmental funds and graduate assistantship (GA) positions must be currently enrolled in the professional phase of their program. Prospective students are also eligible to apply for funds. GA positions in our department are based on a number of factors, including funding availability and whether the student is an in-state or out-of-state student. 

How to Apply for a Scholarship?

Most University, College, and Departmental Scholarships will use the ScholarshipUniverse master application for the current academic year. Applications open November 1st, with deadlines posted within the system.

NOTE: FAFSA application is optional for applying to scholarships, but must be completed in order for you to be eligible for need-based awards. Up to 83% of CHP awards are need-based; students will not be eligible for these scholarships without a FAFSA.

Step 1: Complete a FAFSA

Step 1: Eligibility

Step 2: Read Requirements

Step 2: Prepare Your Documents

  • Read the scholarship submission requirements for specific essays and other required documents, as additional information is required for certain awards.

Step 3: Complete a SU Application

Step 3: Complete the Application

  • Fill out the ScholarshipUniverse (SU) Application
  • Answer matching questions in ScholarshipUniverse
  • Review and apply to matched scholarships

Step 4: Submit Supplemental Documents

Step 4: Submit Required Documents

  • Turn in essays and other required documents, if necessary, by the deadlines.

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