On behalf of the WSHA Foundation, Inc., it is my pleasure to announce the opening of the application process for the 2026 WSHA Foundation, Inc. Scholarships. ( applications are due on or before 6/28/25).

In 2025, at the WSHA Convention in Pewaukee the Foundation awarded a record amount, $20,000.00 in scholarships to eight graduate students!

Please note that all scholarship awards have been increased this year by $1,000 per scholarship! The Board of Directors of the WSHA Foundation, Inc. hopes that this announcement will encourage many students to apply for the wonderful scholarship opportunities!

Please encourage the students in your programs to apply for the scholarships. Information for each of the following scholarship awards can be found at: wisha.org

The deadline date for scholarship applications is: on or before June 28, 2025.

Here are the specific scholarships offered to graduate students in Speech Pathology and Audiology programs within the state:

Jack Kile Scholarship: $2,000.00

Risa Mari Otto Scholarship: $3,000.00

Nancy McKinley Scholarship: $2,000.00

Friends of WSHA Scholarship: $2,500.00

Heart of Healthcare Scholarship: $2,500.00

Judith and David Ward Scholarship: $2,000.00

The Vicki Lord Larson and James R. Larson Research Grant: $2,000.00

Since founding the WSHA Foundation in 2000 we have awarded over $300,000.00 in scholarships to deserving students. We hope you will encourage your students to take advantage of this wonderful honor and opportunity.

If you have questions or would like to establish a scholarship or donate, please contact: Caryn Easterling at caryn@uwm.edu or cseasterling@aol.com

Sincere best wishes,

Caryn Easterling, PhD

President WSHA Foundation, Inc.