Scholarships

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WSHA Student Scholarships

The WSHA Foundation currently sponsors several annual scholarship competitions, with awards announced at the Association’s Convention in the spring of each year. In awarding scholarships, WSHA does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

All application materials must be received by WSHA on or before the specified date each year. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified.

For more information about
WSHA’s research grant, contact:

WSHA Foundation

344 Evergreen Lane
Pewaukee, WI 53072

CSEasterling@aol.com

WSHA Scholarship List:

Jack Kile Scholarship

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This annual scholarship is sponsored by Jack Kile, Ph.D., CCC-A. Dr. Kile's passion for audiology has influenced countless professionals in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. The scholarship was established for students with an indicated interest in pediatric audiology or educational audiology at either the undergraduate or graduate level.

Risa Mari Otto Scholarship

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This memorial scholarship is sponsored by the family and friends of Risa Mari Otto, M.S., CCC--SLP. Risa earned her degree while under treatment for a malignant brain tumor which ultimately caused her death in October 2001. Risa was 28 years old. It is the hope of the various sponsors that Risa's spark and professional enthusiasm will be perpetuated by the recipients of this award who will commit to treat Hispanic clients in their future work as speech-language pathologists.

The Judith H. and David J. Ward Scholarship

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This annual scholarship is sponsored by Judith Hart Ward, a speech-language pathologist whose primary professional interest has been in working with students in the public schools who have communication difficulties, and David J. Ward, Judy's husband, whose career has been as a professor and administrator in the University of Wisconsin System.

Caryn S. Easterling Scholarship

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Caryn S. Easterling, PhD, had a calling to be a Speech Pathologist. That calling allowed her to mature and grow to be a curious and creative Clinician, Leader, Interdisciplinary Researcher and Professor. Dr. Easterling continues to be intrinsically motivated by a desire to make a meaningful impact in the field and in the lives of patients with communication disorders and specifically swallowing disorders. Caryn derives great joy in networking, mentoring and leading the WSHA Foundation, Inc. as a contribution and investment to the future of the fields of Speech Pathology and Audiology.

Honorable Susan V. Kelley Memorial Scholarship

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The Honorable Susan V. Kelley Memorial Scholarship has been established by her family as a memorial to Judge Susan Van Lieshout Kelley. Judge Kelley served as a bankruptcy judge in Milwaukee County for 15 years prior to her retirement. In 2024, she was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. While undergoing treatment, Judge Kelley experienced a stroke that resulted in significant aphasia and apraxia of speech. Demonstrating remarkable determination, she participated in speech therapy five times per week for several months, dramatically improving her ability to communicate with those she loved. During this time, she and her speech therapist, Lizzy, developed a strong relationship impacting them both in many ways. Judge Kelley passed away in August 2025.

WSHA Foundation, Inc. Heart of Healthcare Scholarship

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The scholarship award will be presented at a WSHA regional meeting or the Convention each year. The date of the scholarship presentation will be determined by the WSHA Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors.

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