Overview
The field of audiology plays a vital role in addressing the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss. However, despite advancements in technology and treatment options, accessibility to hearing care remains a significant issue, particularly in geographically underserved areas. According to recent studies, approximately 50 percent of counties in the United States lack access to hearing care within a five-mile radius. Aspiring audiologists are crucial in bridging this gap and ensuring equitable access to essential hearing healthcare services.
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation’s Jill Botkin Hearing Health-Care Accessibility Scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded to one student who is committed to enhancing access to hearing-care services, especially in communities that lack geographic access to hearing care as evidenced by the student’s resume, rubric, and personal statement. The Jill Botkin Hearing Health-Care Accessibility Scholarship is generously funded by HearUSA.
Eligibility Requirements
The Jill Botkin Hearing Health-Care Accessibility Scholarship will be awarded to one full-time graduate student in audiology (AuD, PhD, AuD/PhD) in good standing at a U.S. university during the 2024-2025 academic year. Applicants must be in at least their second academic year of their program when the scholarship is awarded and cannot graduate in Spring/Summer 2025.
