Scholarships for S-LP and Audiology Students

SAC offers 26 scholarships per year, ranging from $500 - $2,500. The next round of scholarships will be open November 26, 2019.

The submission deadline is February 1, 2020.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be: 

  • SAC student associates
  • Full-time students
  • Enrolled in their final year of a master's degree program in speech-language pathology or audiology*

*The Beach Family Scholarships are open to students in all years of study

Note: Students enrolled in a full-time doctorate degree program (AuD), who have not previously completed a master’s degree program in audiology, may also apply. Students in a combined master’s/PhD program may apply in their second year provided that they have completed clinical hours with patients.

Evaluation Criteria:

Applicants will be evaluated based on level of academic work, clinical practicum, volunteer involvement, references and an essay including career goals.

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need to submit a separate application form for each scholarship? No.
  • If I am applying for more than one scholarship, can I send in only one copy of the required documents (i.e. references, transcripts, research summary, essay)? Yes
  • Is it okay to include the reference evaluation forms in my package?  No. The forms must be emailed by the reference person directly to nancy@sac-oac.ca.
  • Can I submit a photocopy or scanned version of my official transcripts? No.
  • Will my application be accepted if it is postmarked by the submission deadline? No. The SAC office must receive your completed application package no later than the submission deadline.

Testimonials

"I'd like to extend sincere appreciation to the Beach Family for implementing the Placement Support Scholarship, and for helping SLP students like me gain clinical experience in rural settings across Canada. By specifically identifying the needs of rural communities, the Beach family is helping future SAC members to provide essential communicative care for all Canadians, regardless of geographical location or age, and I'm very grateful to them for creating these scholarships. I will keep the family's passion for service to the under-served close to my heart as I complete my education and begin a rewarding career."

- 2017 Scholarship Recipient

"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you and the scholarship committee for making me the recipient of the Grace Margaret Harris Scholarship. I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor and I am deeply appreciative of your support.

I am so excited to pursue a career in audiology. The financial assistance you provided will be of great help to me in paying my educational and placement expenses, and it will allow me to concentrate more of my time on studying and becoming a better clinician."

- 2017 Scholarship Recipient

"I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to you for the Beach Family Graduate Scholarship. I am honoured to have been chosen as one of the recipients this year! Having to move to complete my studies in Speech-Language Pathology has been both emotionally and financially challenging.  This scholarship will help to ease at least some of those challenges. In addition, it will support me in finishing the program and pursuing a career working in either pediatric or geriatric population in underserviced areas."

- 2017 Scholarship Recipient
 

Click here to see past scholarship recipients.