Funding Opportunities

The Department of Communication and Disorders is pleased to offer students a variety of funding opportunities.

Radford University Foundation Scholarships

COSD Scholarships:

• Candice Crizer McDearmon Memorial Scholarship - Mr. Gerald McDearmon established this scholarship in memory of his wife who was a Roanoke school speech-language pathologist and RU alumnus. Award amount varies annually.
• James E. Nicely Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Communication Sciences and Disorders - Dr. James Nicely is Professor Emeritus of Communications Sciences and Disorders. His colleagues and family established this scholarship in his honor. Award amount varies annually.
• Scottish Rite Research Scholarships - These scholarships are funded by the Scottish Rite Masons. We currently have 6 Scottish Rite Research Scholarships, which range from $5000 - $6500. Amounts may vary slightly from year-to-year. Summer Scottish Rite scholarships are also available.

Waldron College Scholarships:

• Elbert H. & Evelyn J. Waldron Scholarship (multiple scholarships available)
• Elbert H. & Evelyn J. Waldron College of Health and Human Services Scholarship (multiple scholarships available)
• Kathy Green Scholarship (undergraduates only)
• New River Valley Health Foundation, Inc. Scholarship (multiple scholarships available)

Deadline to apply is February 5th. For more information or to apply visit this site: Foundation Scholarship Application Process

Graduate Assistantships

We offer approximately 15 graduate assistantships within our department or the university to incoming graduate students. 

Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia (CDF)

This organization offers one $4000 scholarship (Rita Purcell-Robertson Scholarship) and one $2500 scholarship (David H. Narburgh Scholarship) for the 2019-2020 academic year. View CDF application requirements and deadlines.