Robert C. and Brenda Lark Whisonant Scholarship

Scholarship Information

Dr. and Mrs. Whisonant have been active members of the Radford community for many years. Dr. Whisonant taught in the RU Geology Department for over 31 years and Mrs. Whisonant served as the Director of the Speech and Hearing Clinic for six years after receiving her Master’s Degree from the RU Communication Sciences and Disorders Department.

This endowment provides a scholarship for students in the Geology Department.

Scholarship Criteria

*Must be a full-time student in the Communications Sciences and Disorders graduate program.
*Preference given to students who want to serve an adult population upon entering the workforce.
*Preference given to a second-year graduate student
*Faculty in the COSD department will be part of the selection process.
*Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in major and overall.

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/05/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you planning to serve the adult population once you enter the workforce?
  2. Please provide details about why you plan to work with the adult population after completing your degree.