Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development

Provided by American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation)

December 1, 2026(176 days left)
$4,000
60+ min

About this scholarship

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) invites master's and doctoral (research or clinical) students to compete for the Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development, supported by the Arlene M. and Noel D. Matkin Memorial Fund. This grant is intended to support studies that focus on children at the preschool or earliest school developmental level.

Quick facts

Award amount

$4,000

Number of awards

3 awards available

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

December 1, 2026

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

4 listed

Students must be master’s or doctoral (research or clinical) degree students enrolled in, or accepted for, graduate study in speech-language pathology or speech-language science at an academic program in the United States.

Students must be enrolled for full-time study for the full academic year.

Master’s degree candidates must be in a program accredited by, or in candidacy status from, the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Proposals must be for research to be initiated in early childhood language development. Preference will be given to research addressing populations who are early verbal in their language production and use. If applicable to the type of study, proposals in this area of child language can be inclusive of children with hearing impairment.

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

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