Jill Botkin Hearing Health - Care Accessibility Scholarship Grant

Jill Botkin Hearing Health - Care Accessibility Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Audiology
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

The Jill Botkin Hearing Health - Care Accessibility Scholarship, funded by the American Academy of Audiology, offers a $5,000 award to a full-time graduate student in audiology dedicated to improving access to hearing care. With nearly 50% of U.S. counties lacking nearby services, this scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate commitment through their academic achievements and personal statements. It emphasizes the importance of equitable healthcare access in underserved communities and encourages future audiologists to bridge this critical gap.

Overview

Jill Botkin Hearing Health - Care Accessibility Scholarship The field of audiology plays a vital role in addressing the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss. However, despite advancements in technology and treatment options, accessibility to hearing care remains a significant issue, particularly in geographically underserved areas. According to recent studies, approximately 50 percent of counties in the United States lack access to hearing care within a five-mile radius. Aspiring audiologists are crucial in bridging this gap and ensuring equitable access to essential hearing healthcare services. The American Academy of Audiology Foundation’s Jill Botkin Hearing Health-Care Accessibility Scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded to one student who is committed to enhancing access to hearing-care services, especially in communities that lack geographic access to hearing care as evidenced by the student’s resume, rubric, and personal statement. The Jill Botkin Hearing Health-Care Accessibility Scholarship is generously funded by HearUSA. Funding $5,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Jill Botkin Hearing Health-Care Accessibility Scholarship will be awarded to one full-time graduate student in audiology (AuD, PhD, AuD/PhD) in good standing at a U.S. university during the current academic year. Applicants must be in at least their second academic year of their program when the scholarship is awarded and cannot graduate in Spring/Summer of this year.Applicants must also acknowledge and agree to the individual scholarship program eligibility requirements they are applying to as well as the general AAA Foundation scholarship program policies.General AAA Foundation Scholarship Program Policies:Students must be a national SAA member at the time of application and at the time of award to be eligible for AAA Foundation scholarships.Unless otherwise noted, individual student scholarships are open to any AuD, PhD, or AuD/PhD student in audiology who will be enrolled at a U.S. university when the funds are awarded.Students are only eligible to receive one scholarship award per academic year (i.e., August through July annually), although they may apply for more than one scholarship. Students are only eligible to receive a specific scholarship one time, although they are eligible to receive a different scholarship in subsequent years. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.