Student Scholarships

About:
The OSLHA Scholarship Fund was established in 1992. Since that time, because of the generosity of OSLHA members, students entering Speech-Language and/or Audiology graduate programs in Ohio universities have received awards totaling over $94,000! 

Our scholarship committee selects recipients annually from our university nominations of outstanding student candidates.  Recipients are announced and awarded this recognition at our annual convention awards luncheon.  Consider joining us for this wonderful celebration or please consider supporting the scholarship fund in your absence. The OSLHA Scholarship Fund is maintained as an endowment in a Foundation – meaning that your gifts are never spent, only the interest they generate. This assures OSLHA will be able to encourage students as they continue their education in our professions for many, many years to come!

Accepting Donations:
Contributions to the Scholarship Fund may be made to HONOR a family member, colleague, mentor or, IN MEMORY of a special person who has passed away. The Scholarship Committee will send a letter to the individual or family when requested. Please use the Scholarship Fund to remember those that have enhanced your life and/or professional endeavors and success.

You may contribute to OSLHA’s Scholarship Fund by completing that section of the OSLHA Membership form and adding the contribution to your dues payment or send your donation at any time to the OSLHA Business Office at PO Box 309, Germantown, OH 45327.

Student Recognition Award

This award recognizes up to two (2) undergraduate or graduate students in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Winners receive an awards plaque and recognition across our membership.

Qualifications:

1. Outstanding leadership qualities,
2. Innovative contributions to the field of Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology, NSSLHA or OSLHA,
3. Membership and involvement in NSSLHA or SAA,
4. Membership and involvement in OSLHA.

Advocacy Recognition Award

This award recognizes those Speech or Hearing students or professionals who go above and beyond their regular job duties to advocate for a patient, patient population or professional cause. Don’t let their efforts go unrecognized! Winners receive an awards plaque and recognition across our membership.

Qualifications:

1. An SLP, Audiologist or SLP/Audiology Student in Ohio
2. An OSLHA Member in good standing
3. In good standing with the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
4. Have demonstrated an incident where they went above and beyond their job to advocate for a patient or professional cause
5. Able to demonstrate a positive outcome as a result of their advocacy effort(s)

Outstanding Graduate & Undergraduate Student Awards

Every year OSLHA honors up to 3 outstanding students from each university that offers Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology programs.

Qualifications:

OSLHA considers an “outstanding student” someone who not only excels academically, but who also has outstanding interpersonal skills, shows evidence of leadership, and is dedicated to the ideals of the profession.

Award:

These students are selected by their university and are named at our annual OSLHA convention awards ceremony. The selected graduate and undergraduate students are awarded a free registration to the OSLHA Convention, as well as a one-year free Honorary OSLHA Membership for the following fiscal year.

We welcome you to register to join us at our awards event to celebrate the outstanding students in our state university programs who are preparing to enter the Speech and Audiology professions!

National NSSLHA Chapter Honors Recognition

Chapter Honors Opportunities:

• Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards Available, Eligibility Requirements Vary

Chapter Honors Application Process:

1. Confirm Your Chapters Eligibility
2. Prepare a Complete Application
3. Submit The Application by the March 31st Deadline
4. National NSSLHA Will Review Applicants and Announce Winners in May
5. National NSSLHA’s Executive Council Will Recognize 1 Gold Honors Chapter as the “Chapter of the Year” in May.

Tips for Honors Success: 

1. Familiarize Yourself With the Application Requirements.
   Even if you’ve already completed a lot of these tasks, take a few minutes to double check your progress.
2. Start the Application and Update As You Go
   The application won’t take too long to complete, but to ensure you don’t forget any valuable contributions, complete the application as you go.
3. Engage with the ASHA / NSSLHA Community Monthly
   Post a brief (50+ words) update on your chapter’s activities for each month from September through March.
   Hint: You can back-date these if you haven’t started yet!
4. Meet your Advocacy Goals on Student Advocacy Day
   The next NSSLHA Student Virtual Advocacy Day is March 6, 2025 but you can participate any time! Ask your Student State Officer for a quick tutorial!
5. Get Inspired by the Achievements of Past Recipients
6. Mark your Calendar – Applications are Due By March 31st!