Robert C. and Brenda Lark Whisonant Scholarship

Scholarship Information

• 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 scholarship was created to help students pursue a career in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Scholarship Criteria

• Must be a full-time student in the Communications Sciences and Disorders graduate program.
• Plans to serve the adult population upon entering the workforce.
• Preference given to a second-year student.
• Faculty of COSD program will be included in the decision making process.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in major and overall.