Graduate Scholarships

Investing in the next generation of speech-language professionals.

Building a Stronger Future for Colorado Children

The Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado provides graduate scholarships to students pursuing careers in speech-language pathology. Our goal is simple: help more qualified professionals enter the field so more Colorado children can receive the speech and language services they need.

Scholarships are an investment that reaches far beyond one student. By supporting graduate education, we help strengthen the future workforce serving children with communication and language disorders throughout Colorado.

Why Scholarships Matter

More Professionals in the Field

Graduate scholarships help encourage talented students to pursue speech-language pathology and build the professional workforce needed to serve Colorado children.

Greater Access for Children

More qualified speech-language professionals means greater capacity to provide therapy and support to children and families, including communities where services can be harder to find.

Supporting Students at a Critical Time

Graduate education requires a significant investment of time and resources. Financial assistance can help students stay focused on their education and professional preparation.

An Investment That Multiplies

A scholarship supports one student today, but that professional can go on to serve hundreds of children and families throughout a career.

104+ Graduate scholarships awarded
$540K+ Scholarship funding awarded
3 Colorado Universities represented

Graduate Scholarship Program

The Foundation currently awards graduate scholarships to qualified students pursuing speech-language pathology in Colorado. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, Colorado residency, and a demonstrated commitment to treating children with language disorders and remaining in Colorado after graduation.

Who May Apply?

Graduate Study

Applicants must have successfully completed the first year of graduate study in speech-language pathology at one of our partner universities, CU-Boulder, UNC, or MSU, with a GPA of 3.5 (B+) or higher.

Colorado Residency

Applicants must be recognized as Colorado residents by their university by the application deadline.

Commitment to Children

Applicants must be committed to treating children with childhood language disorders and plan to remain in Colorado after graduation, with special consideration for rural or underserved areas.

Help Invest in the Next Generation

Your support makes these scholarships possible. A donation to the Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado helps us provide financial assistance to future speech-language professionals and expand the number of children who can benefit from their expertise.

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