Lafayette, IN - Nine audiologists will benefit from scholarships awarded by the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) as they pursue an Au.D. degree. Each will receive $1000.
New in 2004, the AFA's School-Based Practitioner Scholarship was developed to encourage new applications to distance learning Au.D. programs by school-based audiology practitioners. Eight scholarships of $1000 each have been awarded in 2004. The scholarships were made possible, in part, by a $3000 grant from Phonak.
Winners of the new scholarship include: Shirley Albright, Sioux Falls, SD, Rebecca Anderson, Lake Worth, FL, Sara Brown, Mesa, AZ, Linda Charlebois, Indianapolis, IN, Alisha Church, Glendale, AZ, William Helms, Ames, IA, Leigh Lamb, Philadelphia, TN and Susan Russell, Dublin, OH. According to Ms. Russell, "The Au.D. degree is essential for audiologists as the breadth and depth of information in the field of audiology expands. As technology and diagnostics advance, it is our responsibility to stay current in the field, to continue to provide our patients with the best care possible. As a school audiologist, I want to know that I am providing my students with the highest quality of care for their hearing needs. I am looking forward to the information the Au.D. program will provide."
In another effort to promote Au.D. distance education, ESCO provided a $1000 scholarship. Practitioners, who were not currently enrolled in an Au.D. program, submitted their names to the AFA office. During a drawing held on July 15th Pamela Montgomery-Kenison of Jupiter, FL was selected to receive the ESCO scholarship.
