Student Scholarship Recommendation Form
The Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia (CDF) is pleased to offer the $4,000 Rita Purcell-Robertson Scholarship, the $4,000 David H. Narburgh Scholarship, and the $3,000 Pat Thomas Dewey Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year (to be awarded based on available funding). These scholarships are designed to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding clinical potential.  The three awards will be granted to current or rising full-time (as defined by the university) graduate degree-seeking students (Master’s, AUD or PhD) in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology enrolled in a Virginia university. 

Scholarship Requirements
-The student applicant must be a full-time graduate student (as defined by the university) during the 2026-2027 school year. If the student plans to graduate in December 2026, then full-time attendance during the Fall of 2026 is required.

-All recommendations must be submitted by April 1, 2026.

-The student is required to obtain recommendations from two professionals who have observed the student’s clinical and/or academic skills or has noted personal qualities that predict clinical potential.

-Review and prepare all information required in the form below prior to submission as there is not an option to save your work within the form.

Questions? Email Dr. Stacie Raymer, sraymer@odu.edu