Available 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 for the 2025 cycle are now closed.
Amit Gosalia Scholarship in Private Practice Audiology
Dr. Amit Gosalia has graciously donated to the Foundation to award two students a $1,500 scholarship. Students who show exceptional promise as a clinical audiologist interested in pursuing a career in private practice as evidenced by the student’s resume, rubric, and personal statement are encouraged to apply.
Sponsored by AudBoss, Inc.
Sponsored by AudBoss, Inc.
Continued Achievement Scholarship
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation’s Continued Achievement Scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to two students who show exceptional promise as a clinical audiologist as evidenced by the student’s resume, rubric, and personal statement.
Sponsored by AudiologyOnline.
Sponsored by AudiologyOnline.
Empowering Students Scholarship
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation’s Empowering Students Scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded to six students who show exceptional promise as a clinical audiologist as evidenced by the student’s resume, rubric, and personal statement. This scholarship program is generously funded by Oticon Hearing Foundation. $30,000 in scholarship funds are available.
Sponsored by Oticon Hearing Foundation.
Sponsored by Oticon Hearing Foundation.
Jerry Northern Scholarship in Pediatric Audiology
The Jerry Northern Scholarship in Pediatric Audiology is an opportunity for students interested in pediatric audiology. Dr. Jerry Northern has graciously donated to the Foundation to award three students with $10,000 each in scholarship funds and $500 each for travel expenses to AAA 2026+HearTECH Expo in San Antonio, Texas.
Sponsored by Jerry Northern, PhD.
Sponsored by Jerry Northern, PhD.
Jill Botkin Hearing Health-Care Accessibility Scholarship
The AAA Foundation is excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for audiology students. Named after Jill Botkin—a 35-year employee of HearUSA who passed away in 2023—this scholarship aims to support and empower future audiologists who are committed to enhancing access to hearing care services, especially in communities that lack geographical access to hearing care. Funds will be awarded to one full-time audiology student who is enrolled in a U.S. university at the time the scholarship is granted. The selected recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship grant intended for educational support in their AuD program.
Sponsored by HearUSA.
Sponsored by HearUSA.
Judith Blumsack Scholarship
On the occasion of her retirement from Auburn University in 2014, students, colleagues, friends, and family joined together with the AAA Foundation to honor Judith Blumsack, PhD, with a named scholarship. In addition to her long career as an audiology professor, mentor, and clinician, Dr. Blumsack is a former member of the Foundation Board of Trustees, making her scholarship an especially fitting tribute to an individual that has inspired and touched many over her 30-plus-year career.
Sponsored by Students, Friends, and Family of Judith Blumsack, PhD.
Sponsored by Students, Friends, and Family of Judith Blumsack, PhD.
Sadanand Singh Memorial Scholarship
A respected university educator, scientist, publisher, and philanthropist, the audiology profession lost a great friend in 2010 with the passing of Dr. Sadanand Singh. Donations from Dr. Singh’s friends, family, and colleagues have enabled the establishment of a scholarship celebrating his dedication to research and the next generation of hearing scientists.
Sponsored by Friends and Family of Sadanand Singh, PhD.
Sponsored by Friends and Family of Sadanand Singh, PhD.
