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Graduate Scholarships

History

Dwight A. Hamilton Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado Graduate Scholarship in Speech-Language Pathology

In 2005 the Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado initiated its graduate scholarship in speech-language pathology. This scholarship is named in honor of former Sovereign Grand Inspector General and President of the Foundation, Dwight A. Hamilton. It was his long held desire that the Foundation create a scholarship program to encourage graduate students to enter the field of speech-language pathology. Six $5,000 scholarships are currently awarded annually for students pursuing graduate work at the University of Colorado-Boulder or the University of Northern Colorado.

Past Scholarship Recipients

Eligibility Criteria

The Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado is pleased to annually offer six competitively-awarded scholarships to graduate students in speech-language pathology who meet the following qualifications:

  1. Successfully completed the first year of graduate study in speech-language pathology with a grade point average of 3.5 (B+) or higher.
  2. Enrolled as a second-year graduate student in speech-language pathology at either the University of Colorado at Boulder or the University of Northern Colorado.
  3. Recognized as a Colorado resident by the university by the application deadline (June 15); proof of residency is required. A valid Colorado Driver’s License is acceptable.
  4. Committed to a career treating children with childhood language disorders.
  5. Planning to remain in Colorado after graduation to serve children in the state. Special consideration will be given to applicants who are interested in serving children in rural or underserved areas of Colorado.

Application Requirements

Dwight A. Hamilton Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado Graduate Scholarship in Speech-Language Pathology

Graduate students who meet the eligibility criteria for the scholarships may apply. Only electronic applications submitted to the website will be accepted. The due date/time is June 15, midnight. No exceptions will be granted. The submission format should be a COMPILED PDF and JPG photo.

The only documents not included in this PDF are the Letters of Recommendation. When you request a Letter of Recommendation, please provide the recommending official the email address ritecare@scottishritefoundation.org, PDF requirement, and due date.

In the subject line of the Email, it should state the APPLICANT’S LAST NAME, FIRST NAME AND DH SCHOLARSHIP. (DH stands for Dwight Hamilton.)

Items 1-4 are submitted by the applicant. Items 5 and 6 are submitted by the recommending officials.

  1. Official transcript or academic progress report (first year graduate study).
  2. Proof of Colorado residency as defined by the university criteria. A Colorado Driver’s License is acceptable.
  3. One-page, double-spaced statement on career goals and aspirations including a description of student’s interest in serving children with language disorders and intention to remain in Colorado. The page should be 8½ x 11 with font size no smaller than 11 point. One Inch margins are required.
  4. One-page professional resume.
  5. One letter of recommendation from university faculty, electronically submitted by the faculty member to the Foundation.
  6. One letter of recommendation from clinical supervisor, electronically submitted by the supervisor to the Foundation.
  7. One page Personal Diversity Statement.
  8. Completed Photo and Information Sharing Consent Form.

Please refer to the application checklist to help assure all submission requirements are met.

Completed applications should be electronically submitted to the Foundation website https://www.scottishritefoundationofcolorado.org.

DUE DATE: All applications including the letters of recommendation must be received no later than midnight, June 15. No exceptions will be made.

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