SPEECH PATHOLOGY/AUDIOLOGY
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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SPEECH PATHOLOGY/AUDIOLOGY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
There are several types (listed below) of financial assistance provided by the Division of Speech Pathology and Audiology. Unless otherwise noted, please contact the Division Chair (Dr. James Yates [808] 956-8279) or Dr. Randy Weirather ([808] 956-5828) for more information. Students are also encouraged to obtain information from the University of Hawaii Center on Aging, who offer Student Research Awards once yearly to undergraduate and graduate students at the University, the American Business Club Scholarship(AMBUCS), or other forms of financial assistance (e.g., Grants, Scholarships, Loans, Work-Study) provided by Financial Aid Services--see the above or below menu for the link.
| State Tuition Waivers | Pacific Asian Scholarship/Tuition Waivers | Graduate Assistantship |
| HDOE Traineeship | Funding for Students of Hawaiian Ancestry | Scottish Rite Traineeship |
STATE TUITION WAIVERS. There have typically been one waiver available for an undergraduate student and five such waivers available for graduate students. They are awarded on the basis of student merit. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for eligibility. These are presented each semester, and are renewable for up to four semesters at faculty discretion. Typically, tuition waivers are not given to first semester students with whom the faculty is not familiar. Faculty expects a newly entering graduate student to establish his or her potential during the first semester, and to establish a good GPA. Waivers are also reserved for students who have a regular admission status (not conditional status). No formal application process is required, and all eligible students are automatically considered for waivers by the faculty. Note that the university also offers tuition waivers based upon financial need.
PACIFIC ASIAN SCHOLARSHIP/TUITION WAIVERS. There have typically been two such Scholarship/Tuition Waivers available. They are awarded by the Dean of the Graduate Division upon recommendation by the field of study. The award, which exempts tuition only, is normally made for one academic year, contingent on continued eligibility. Awardees are responsible for all activity/laboratory fees. Renewals are possible for a maximum of four semesters for master's students. Minimum graduate GPA of 3.5 and full-time graduate student (8 degree-related credits or more) status are required for eligibility. Students may be from countries in the Pacific Rim (Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Samoa, etc.), have specific interests in communication disorders in Pacific Rim/Island populations, or plans to work with individuals (children and/or adults) of Pacific Rim background with speech and/or hearing problems.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP. There has typically been one such assistantship available. It is typically reserved for an outstanding graduate student as deemed by the faculty. While assignment typically will not be in a teaching role, there will be occasions such as SPA 320 lab when the graduate assistant (GA) will need to present lectures or laboratory materials. The GA will be expected to collect and collate clinical clock hours of graduate students each semester; that typically means having the students pass their hours to GA. The GA in turn will get them to the appropriate supervisor for checking and signature, and then see that they are filed appropriately. The GA is an employee within the Division and a representative of the university. The GA must remember that vacation time and leave, etc. must be arranged and conform to conditions of employment. Finally, the GA is valuable commodity to Division and is chosen, for academic performance and potential as speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist.
HDOE TRAINEESHIP. Numerous traineeships arising from an initiative by the Hawaii Department of Education (HDOE) are available to assist students majoring in Speech Language Pathology in establishing careers in the public schools of Hawaii. There are traineeships designed to subsidize the last 24 months of graduate study. They are at most $8,792 for the first year and approximately $5,500 for the second. Nonresidents of Hawaii or those without vested interests in the state must first complete one fulltime semester in the division of Speech Pathology and Audiology prior to being considered for funding; they may then be eligible for a prorated amount. The traineeships are offered in exchange for a student's contractual promise to pursue a career in public schools in Hawaii for three years after graduation, including the CFY year. Awards are made on a year by year basis. The applicant must be enrolled as a regular full-time graduate student to be eligible.
FUNDING FOR STUDENTS OF HAWAIIAN ANCESTRY. The Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation currently administers $26 million in financial aid and scholarships received from Kamehameha Schools, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the Federal Government, and many other private donors for the benefit of students of Hawaiian Ancestry. General requirements for consideration usually include a demonstrated need for financial assistance, established residency in the state of Hawaii, and planned/existing enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 2yr-4yr program. Students who are Hawaiian or of Hawaiian ancestry should contact the Financial Aid Department at Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate (phone: (808) 842-8216; fax (808) 841-0660) to explore a variety of financial assistance opportunities. Deadlines for funding are March 1 of each year.
SCOTTISH RITE TRAINEESHIP/SCHOLARSHIP. Scottish Rite Masons are members of one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the world. In 135 Childhood Language Disorder Clinics, Centers, and Programs in 37 States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, children with communication disorders are taught to speak, read, and learn.
Traineeship: The local Scottish Rite Children's Center is in need of enthusiastic individuals to provide individual and group therapy to children ranging in age from 3 to 5 years. The traineeship includes monthly pay, an in-state tuition waiver, and a book stipend. The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student to be eligible. Letters of intent and resumes should be directed to Jami Kaneshiro at the Scottish Rite office (1611 Kewalo Street, Honolulu, HI 96822; (808) 545-7758).
Scholarship: There are scholarship opportunities available for undergraduate ($1,000) and graduate ($2,500) students, which are made possible through funds by the Honolulu Scottish Rite Bodies, a Masonic Organization of 2,000 members on the island of Oahu. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements and applications can be picked up at the Scottish Rite office (1611 Kewalo Street, Honolulu, HI 96822; phone: (808) 533-2320; fax: (808) 533-6493). Written application requests may be sent to the attention of the Scholarship Coordinator.