Scholarships
The Foundation is committed to doctoral students as they continue their academic career learning exceptional clinical skills and exploring contemporary avenues of research that will advance the treatment of people with hearing and balance problems. Our scholarships are funded by corporate, industry, and individual donors who support hearing and balance wellness.
Applications will open Jan. 21, 2026. The deadline to apply to 2026 scholarships is Wednesday, April 30, 2026.
If you have questions about the process of applying for any of the scholarship programs, please contact the AAA Foundation: aaaf@audiology.org.
Amit Gosalia Scholarship in Private Practice Audiology
Who should apply:
- Students who show exceptional promise as a clinical audiologist interested in pursuing a career in private practice; and
- Currently enrolled in their second academic year in an audiology graduate program as determined by their program.
Continued Achievement Scholarship
Who should apply:
- Students who show exceptional promise as a clinical audiologist; and
- Currently enrolled in an audiology graduate program.
Empowering Students Scholarship
Who should apply:
- Students who show exceptional promise as a clinical audiologist; and
- Currently enrolled in an audiology graduate program.
Jerry Northern Scholarship in Pediatric Audiology
Who should apply:
- Students interested in pediatric audiology;
- Currently in their second academic year in an audiology graduate program as determined by their program; and
- Completed at least one course in pediatric audiology.
Jill Botkin Hearing Health-Care Accessibility Scholarship
Who should apply:
- Students committed to enhancing access to hearing care services, especially in communities that lack geographical access to hearing care; and
- Currently in their second academic year in an audiology graduate program as determined by their program.
Judith Blumsack Scholarship
Who should apply:
- Students who demonstrate outstanding clinical skills and who show promise in terms of clinical research and service to the professional community and/or the community at large; and
- Currently in their second academic year in an audiology graduate program as determined by their program.
Sadanand Singh Memorial Scholarship
Who should apply:
- Minority and/or international students who show exceptional promise in audiology research; and
- Currently in their second academic year in an audiology graduate program as determined by their program.
