GSHFoundation Scholars 2023
Announcing Seven Second Annual GSHFoundation Scholarship Winners
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We had a record number of applicants and are delighted to announce the 2023 GSHFoundation Scholars. These scholarships were awarded to deserving students in the field of speech-language pathology and audiology from under-represented groups and those with financial needs.
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Check back in Winter 2023 for the next GSHFoundation Scholarship opportunity!
CONGRATS TO THE 2023 GSHFOUNDATION SCHOLARS!
Aasha Brooks
"This financial gift allows me to focus on my passion for recruiting individuals from multilingual and multicultural backgrounds into the CSD field. The generosity of the GSHFoundation donors inspires me to reciprocate this selfless act toward others by being a leader and philanthropist in the community. This is truly life-changing for me!"
School: Georgia State University
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Anticipated Degree: M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2023
Kelley Ngo
"Receiving this scholarship has allowed me to put all my energy and focus into my classes, clinical experiences, and research on increasing diversity within the field of speech-language pathology."
School: Georgia State University
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Anticipated Degree: M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
Kenterrio Woods
School: University of West Georgia
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Anticipated Degree: M.S Speech-Language Pathology
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Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2023
Malini Laxman
"I can now pursue my graduate studies without financial concerns and continue to focus on my mission to amplify diverse voices and promote diversity among speech therapists."
School: Georgia State University
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Anticipated Degree: M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Anticipated Graduation Date: December 2023
Margaret Tucker
"I am beyond grateful for the support of GSHA as I prepare to enter the field. This scholarship alleviates some of the financial constraints associated with graduate school and allows me to focus more fully on my patients and their well-being."
School: University of Georgia
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Anticipated Degree: M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
Mattie Wolfson
"I am blessed to have been chosen as a 2023 recipient of the GSHFoundation scholarship. Being awarded this scholarship has been a source of motivation and encouragement to continue to work hard and strive to do my best in my studies. I am excited to become a speech-language pathologist and to be a light to those I encounter in the field. This scholarship has helped me move closer to that goal. I am tremendously thankful!."
School: Valdosta State University
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Anticipated Degree: Master's of Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2025
Morgan Dasher
"I am honored to be one of this year’s recipients of the GSHFoundation Scholarship. As a graduate student pursuing a career in speech-language pathology, the support of the GSHFoundation has positively influenced both my current educational success and my progress towards future career goals. I look forward to continuing to develop my knowledge and clinical skills so that I may better serve individuals with communication impairments."
School: Georgia Southern University
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Anticipated Degree: M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2024
