Dr. Robert J. Dunlop Student Scholarships

DR. ROBERT J. DUNLOP MEMORIAL FUND For STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Normally awarded to one (1)**outstanding student currently enrolled in a Texas university Doctor of Audiology program. [**Note that in 2022 we are asking each program to nominate two (2) students (one 3rd year and one 4th year). This change is for 2022 only. Beginning in 2023 we will honor only 3rd year students.]

  • Provides student registration for the Texas Academy of Audiology (TAA) Conference.
  • Provides funding for a one- or two-night stay in the conference hotel/motel for the annual Texas Academy of Audiology (TAA) Conference.
  • Recognition by the Scott Haug Foundation at the TAA conference as the Dr. Robert J. Dunlop Student Scholar.

–Eligibility:

  • All students in the five programs in the state of TX awarding degrees in Doctor of Audiology who will be entering their fourth year of study **and in 2022, all students who will be entering their third year of study and are student members of Texas Academy of Audiology 
  • Meeting the definition of “outstanding”
    • By description of the student’s performance, skills and accomplishments in their field of study,  as included in their nomination packet submitted by their program chairperson or supervisor
    • Through review of nominations and consideration of the nominees by the board of directors of the Scott Haug Foundation (SHF) board

–Nomination Process 

  • Nominations are solicited by letter to the department chairperson in March of each calendar year.  (It should be clear in the letter that the student is expected to attend most sessions during the conference.).
  • Nominations are made in the form of letters of recommendation from program department chairperson  and other supervisors.
  • Nominations are submitted to:  1671 Stallion Springs Drive, Fischer, TX 78623 or hearingconnection@gvtc.com
  • Additional supporting documentation to be provided include transcripts, letters of support, etc. Please include a photo of your nominee with the documents along with contact information. Please ask the nominee(s) to submit a brief letter to the board of SHF.
  • Nominations close on June 15 of each calendar year. SHF Board will review all nominations and select one (1) student from the 4th year and one (1) from the 3rd year nominees to receive the award.
  • SHF Board will complete selection process by July 1 of each year with notification to the outstanding student(s) and the department chairperson or supervisor by August 1. Notification of all other university programs (those whose nomination was not selected) will be made by August 1.
  • Announcement of the student scholar will be made to the board of TAA.  The SHF Board will reserve a room at the conference location in the student scholar’s name by August 15. 
  • The scholarship recipient will be recognized at the TAA Conference; and all nominees will be presented with a monetary award from The Creig Dunkel Memorial.   (All students who received a nomination by their university program will be listed at the SHF booth at the conference.)

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