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*Full-time students in a PhD program who have a SAC membership are also eligible.
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In order for an application to be considered by the Scholarship Committee, all students must provide the General Criteria and must meet the requirements defined in the scholarship description. All applicants must submit one of each of the following:
One (1) Academic Reference from a full/associate/assistant professor of your department. References are asked to use the provided form. The completed form must be sent to SAC directly from the individual providing the reference, or it will not be included as part of the application. All reference forms must be received by the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Academic Transcripts in letter-grade form (A, B, C…). Transcripts with grades listed as pass or fail will not be accepted. Students may submit unofficial copies. SAC reserves the right to request copies of official transcripts. Students in their first year can submit their undergraduate degree transcript.
A personal short essay (maximum word counts not to exceed 350 words): Tell us about the significant life experiences and role models that have shaped your career choice, your special interests in the field, and your personal goals as a practitioner.
Please make sure to review the scholarship descriptions thoroughly to identify any additional criteria that must be met.
Students applying for one or more of the following scholarships must provide a clinical reference, in addition to the General Criteria. The clinical reference must come from the agency where the student has undertaken clinical practice and must use the provided form. The completed form must be sent to SAC directly from the individual providing the reference for it to be included as part of the scholarship application. Reference forms must be received by the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Students applying for multiple scholarships that require a Clinical Reference only need to submit one reference along with their application. To streamline the application process, you can use the same clinical reference form for both scholarship cycles.
Available forms
Please ensure the completed application, along with the general and additional criteria is submitted to SAC by the posted deadlines. Late submissions will not be considered.
deadline: November 30
deadline: February 15
| Cycle One | Cycle Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks and Purple Fund for Children Scholarship | Number of
Awards: 13 Value (each): $1000 to $2000 | Beach Family Graduate Scholarship | Number of
Awards: 2 Value (each): $2500 |
| SAC Research Scholarship | Number of
Awards: 2 Value (each): $1000 | Grace Margaret Harris Scholarship | Number of
Awards: 1 Value (each): $1000 |
| Isabel Richard Scholarship | Number of
Awards: 3 Value (each): $1000 | SAC Student Achievement Award | Number of Awards: 4 Value (each): $500 |
| KIDSPEECH Leadership Scholarship | Number of
Awards: 1 Value (each): $1000 | KIDSPEECH Doctoral Scholarship | Number of
Awards: 1 Value (each): $2000 |
| SAC Audiology Leadership Scholarship | Number of
Awards: 1 Value (each): $1000 | KIDSPEECH Travelling Scholarship | Number of
Awards: 1 Value (each): $2000 |
| SAC Communication Health Assistant Student Scholarship | Number of
Awards: 1 Value (each): $750 |
The Elks of Canada is a Canadian volunteer organization of men and women serving communities across the country. Speech and hearing disorders continue to be the main area of focus for The Elks & Royal Purple of Canada. Thanks to this remarkable charity, individuals across Canada have received hearing aids, cochlear implants, therapeutic treatment sessions and so much more. A large part of Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children efforts is directed to the communication health and needs of children.
Preference for the Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children Scholarships will be given to students who plan to pursue a career working with children.
Amount: $2000
Number Awarded: 1
Application Deadline: November 30
Deborah Kully was the co-founder and long-time (retired) Executive Director of ISTAR, the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research. This $2000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student who been involved in one of the Elk’s programs.
Students must have been involved with one of the Elk’s programs (ISTAR, SPARC, BC Family Hearing Resource Society, Central Speech and Hearing Clinic and Ontario Voice).
Amount: $2000
Open: September 30
Application Deadline: November 30
Named in honour of the long-time director of the BC Family Hearing Resource Centre, this scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has been involved in one of the Elks’ programs.
Students must have been involved with one of the Elk’s programs (ISTAR, SPARC, BC Family Hearing Resource Society, Central Speech and Hearing Clinic and Ontario Voice).
Amount:$2000
Number Awarded: 1
Application Deadline: November 30
Named in honour of William Blake, National Executive Director and Executive Administrator of the Elks of Canada for 28 years (1987 – 2015). This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who, in addition to meeting the general criteria, is a member or a relative of a member of the Elks of Canada.
Students must be a member, or have a relative who is a member, of the Elks of Canada.
Amount: $1000
Number Awarded: 10
Application Deadline: November 30
Named in honour of Mr. Gordon Leslie, a benefactor from Marwayne, Alberta, who left a bequest to the Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children.
The Beach Family Scholarships were created in 2017 in loving memory of a family member who graduated from a Master’s speech-language pathology program and who was especially passionate about geriatric and pediatric speech-language pathology. The family created the scholarships with the goal of improving communication health services for adults and children across Canada.
Preference will be given to students who plan to work in the areas of pediatrics and/or geriatrics in rural, remote or underserved communities.
Amount: $2500
Number Awarded: 2
Application Deadline: February 15
The Beach Family Graduate Scholarships are awarded annually to two (2) graduate students who are entering or are enrolled in an audiology or speech-language pathology program and who express an interest in serving geriatric and/or pediatric populations in rural, remote or underserved communities.
Describe your interest in serving underserved communities.
Your response should include:
KIDSPEECH™ has been serving both children and adults since 1988. The founder and long-time member of SAC, Maria Scaringi, is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist and a certified Canadian Life Care Planner who has worked with thousands of clients over the past three decades.
Graduate students enrolled in a speech-language pathology program are welcome to apply.
Amount: $1000
Number Awarded: 1
Application Deadline: November 30
The KIDSPEECH Leadership scholarship will be offered to promising speech-language pathology students who demonstrate philanthropic initiative, motivation and a vision for the future beyond their careers. Extracurricular activities such as volunteering or participating in a sports league enable you to learn more about what activities and fields you enjoy, identify your strengths and build connections. As an agent of social change, you impact your communities while gaining essential skills and experiences.
Applicants must be a full-time student enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program for speech-language pathology.
Describe how your extracurricular activities prepare you for a career as a speech-language pathologist.
Your response should include the following:
Amount: $2000
Number Awarded: 1
Application Deadline: February 15
The KIDSPEECH™ Doctoral Scholarship is designed for S-LP students entering into, or currently enrolled in, a doctorate, post doctorate or research PhD. This student will contribute to growth within the field of human communication through their commitment to specialization, research and leadership potential. This scholarship is ideal for a student who:
Applicants must be a full-time student in a doctoral program for speech-language pathology.
Most speech-language pathologists’ practice with a master’s degree. Why have you chosen to pursue training at the doctoral level?
Your response should include the following details:
Amount: $2000
Number Awarded: 1
Application Deadline: February 15
The KIDSPEECH™ Travelling Scholarship will support a student facing financial barriers to accepting a placement in a rural, remote or underserved community. (Note: a community is considered rural or remote if it has a population of less than 10,000 and/or has a population density of less than 150 people per square kilometer). This scholarship is ideal for a student who has a confirmed placement in a rural/remote/underserved community in Canada, or who is travelling abroad for their S-LP training.
Applicants must be a full-time student enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program for speech-language pathology.
The recipient will be required to submit confirmation of a confirmed placement (planned or in-progress).
SAC recognizes that students are a vital part of our membership and the future of the professions we represent. The SAC Research Scholarships are funded through sponsorships with our affinity partners and donations from individuals.
Amount: $1,000
Number Awarded: 1
Application Deadline: November 30
Describe how your extracurricular activities prepare you for a career as an audiologist.
Your response should include the following:
Amount: $1000
Number Awarded: 2
Application Deadline: November 30
The SAC Research Scholarship is intended for a student who conducts a research project during their master’s degree in audiology or speech-language pathology.
Describe your research project.
Your response should include:
Amount: $500
Number Awarded: 4
The SAC Student Achievement Award is awarded to students who demonstrate a passion for their profession and show promise as a clinician. The recipients are chosen by the Scholarship Committee from the pool of eligible applications.
Amount: $1000
Number Awarded: 1
Application Deadline: February 15
Grace Margaret Harris was a charter member of SAC and received the honours of the Association in 1977. In 1992, she was appointed to the Order of Canada for contributions. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in a Canadian university.
Amount: $1000
Number Awarded: 3
Application Deadline: November 30
Isabel Richard was a founding member of the Canadian Speech and Hearing Association (now known as SAC). As the association’s first President, her dedication and vision helped establish the association and bring together professionals from across Canada. This scholarship is awarded to three (3) students each year.
Amount: $750
Number Awarded: 1
Application Deadline: February 15
SAC recognizes that students are a vital part of our membership and are the future of the professions we represent. As part of our ongoing commitment to support student associates in their pursuit of becoming communication health assistants, SAC’s Board of Directors has established an annual scholarship valued at $750.
All students applying for this scholarship must submit the following with their application.
For those in a one-year program, please provide transcript for first semester. SAC holds the right to request an official transcript if deemed necessary.
One (1) Academic Reference from a professor/instructor of your program. References are asked to use the provided form. The completed form must be sent to SAC directly from the individual providing the reference, or it will not be included as part of the application. All reference forms must be received by the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Online Reference Form | .pdf Reference Form
A short essay (maximum 800 words). The essay should include the following details:
No. Applicants must be full-time students in a qualified program.
You can apply for multiple scholarships. Make sure you can meet the criteria for the scholarships you select.
No, you can use one application form. Some scholarships have special criteria that you must submit with your application.
No, the reference forms must be emailed to SAC by your reference, or they will not be considered as part of your application.
You can submit digital copies of your transcripts; however, SAC reserves the right to request a physical, official transcript if deemed necessary.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept printed applications at this time. If you are unable to apply online please contact us for further assistance.
SAC will announce the recipients in late spring.
Yes, the scholarship program is only open to current SAC Student Associates. Not a member? You can join SAC prior to submitting your scholarship application. Plus, you will receive excellent benefits that will help you with your career.
Yes, scholarship recipients must provide proof of citizenship or permanent resident status.
You only need to submit one clinical reference. The same reference can be used for multiple scholarships in both cycles.
“I would again like to express my heartfelt thanks for the SAC’s support in helping to realize my plans for future participation in professional issues. Thank you again for financially contributing to my research and personal development through this generous award.”
“I was thrilled and honoured to learn that I was awarded an Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children Scholarship. It is a great feeling to receive this recognition from the Elks and SAC- two organizations that do so much both for their members and for the community. Meanwhile, as I enter the home stretch of my academic program, this scholarship will help to alleviate some financial burden and allow me to focus more closely on future academic and clinical endeavours.”
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