SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

[Peg Lahey]

Dear Colleague,
I would appreciate it if you would pass on the following information to eligible students and to other colleagues working with doctoral students in children's language disorders. Last year we funded four Bamford-Lahey Scholars from a large pool of excellent candidates; we again look forward to hearing from many promising candidates.  Thanks for your help.  Peg Lahey

BAMFORD-LAHEY SCHOLAR AWARDS OF UP TO $10,000 AVAILABLE FOR 2003-2004:

APPLICATIONS DUE ON APRIL 1, 2003


 The Bamford-Lahey Children's Foundation is again pleased to announce the availability of scholarship funds of up to $10,000 per recipient per year for doctoral students specializing in children's language disorders.  Scholarships will be awarded on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, religion, or sex.  Grants will be competitive and selection will be made by the Foundation using the application materials submitted by the applicant.  Criteria for selecting scholars will include an evaluation of the applicant's ability to complete the doctoral program and the potential promise of the candidate as a teacher-investigator who will contribute to both educating clinicians and to our knowledge of the field of children's language disorders.  

 Funds may be used for any activities that are related to completion of the doctoral program including: a) tuition, fees, books and supplies related to courses; b) transportation to classes or assigned projects; c) room and board if student is not living at home; d) childcare while attending classes; and e) dissertation research expenses if the topic of the dissertation is related to the objectives of the foundation.  The scholarship funds are not loans and if used for the purposes approved by the Foundation do not require repayment.  Furthermore, no work requirement may be attached to the receipt of this scholarship aid.  Both full-time and part-time students are eligible and applicants may request any amount of funds up to $10,000.

 In order to apply, applicants should:

 Be accepted in a doctoral program at an accredited university that offers a specialization in children's language disorders including an emphasis on research skills

  a.. Be able to demonstrate the ability to complete such a program 
  b.. Plan to specialize in children's language disorders during their study
  c.. Plan, after graduation, to be a teacher-investigator (with an emphasis on children's language disorders) at a college or university  
  d.. Hold CCC-SLP from ASHA or equivalent certification from another country
Students who are thinking of applying should immediately request sealed copies of official transcripts from colleges attended so the transcripts will be received in time to include with their application.  Further information and instructions can be found on the Foundation Website www.bamford-lahey.org.  Applications can be downloaded from the same site. There are some changes in application and instructions from those posted for last year's awards.  Deadline for reception of completed applications (including transcripts and recommendations) is April 1, 2003.

Margaret Lahey, President
Bamford-Lahey Children's Foundation
www.Bamford-Lahey.org
mlahey at bamford-lahey.org

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