Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Steckol and Stanley Awards

Application and Supporting Documents Deadline: Forms must be submitted electronically or postmarked by November 15. All applications and documents received after deadline will be disqualified.

The minimum criteria to apply for KSHA’s Steckol and Stanley Awards are:

Evidence of academic achievement at either or both the graduate and undergraduate level.
Transcript showing current GPA (no minimum required) and enrollment in a speech‐language pathology or audiology training program.
Financial need.
KSHA student membership.
Professional goals and philosophy.
Letters of Recommendation.

Award recipient agrees to: Write an article for the KSHA Communicator describing how the award was used and what it meant to them to win.

The documentation listed below must be submitted together and received via electronic submission or mail no later than November 15:

Completed application – Printable document or online submission available below.
Transcript to validate your GPA and program enrollment. While there is no minimum GPA required for this application, the GPA will be considered in the selection process.
Current résumé showing your academic achievement, employment history and relevant activities at either or both the graduate or undergraduate level.
A typewritten 250‐500 word essay that includes:
- Explanation of your financial need
- Description of your professional philosophy
- Future plans and goals as a Speech‐Language Pathologist or Audiologist
Letters of Recommendation from two of your program faculty written on your school’s letterhead. The recommenders should address your financial situation, your ability to complete a graduate program and/or conduct research, or other information relevant to your application.

Note: The awards are typically valued at $1,500 each but are subject to change due to budgetary limits. A recipient may reapply in a future year.

Submit applications and supporting documentation as follows:

Printable Application

Mail
KSHA Scholarships
838 East High Street
Suite 263
Lexington, KY 40502

Email
kshaoffice@ksha.info

Electronically
Using the following on-line form. Please note when using the on-line form, you will also need to upload all of the supporting documentation at the the same time as submitting the form.

On-Line Form

Please address questions to: kshaoffice@ksha.info or 800‐837‐2446

Research Grant

Application and Supporting Documents Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, Awarded May 1. All applications and documents received after deadline date will be disqualified.

The minimum criteria to apply for KSHA’s Research Grants are:

Evidence of academic achievement at either or both the graduate and undergraduate level.
Transcript showing current GPA (no minimum required) and enrollment in a speech-language pathology or audiology training program.
Financial need.
KSHA student membership.
Professional goals and philosophy.
Letters of Recommendation.
Institutional Research Board (IRB) approval.

Grant recipient agrees to:

Reference KSHA as a grant source when engaging in any media presentation.
Present research findings as a poster presentation at the KSHA Convention.
Write a comprehensive article for the KSHA Publication the Communicator upon completion of the research study.

Please attach the following documentation to the application form:

Transcript to validate your GPA and program enrollment. While there is no minimum GPA required for this application, the GPA will be considered in the selection process.
Current résumé showing your academic achievement, employment history and relevant activities at either or both the graduate or undergraduate level.
A typewritten 250-500 word essay that includes:
- Explanation of your financial need;
- Description of your professional philosophy; and
- Future plans and goals as a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist.
Two Letters of Recommendations written on your school’s letterhead. One should be from your Research Faculty Advisor and the second from your Program Faculty. The recommenders should address your financial situation, your ability to complete a graduate program and/or conduct research, or other information relevant to your application.
Copy of Institutional Research Board (IRB) approval.

Printable Instructions and Application

Mail, fax or email completed application and supporting documentation to:
KSHA
Research Grants
838 East High Street, Suite 263
Lexington, KY 40502

Questions to: kshaoffice@ksha.info